Which of the Following Is Not a Common Characteristic of Capabilities

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of capabilities?

• A)They are valuable across multiple products or markets
• B)They are tacit
• C)They are easy to reduce to simple algorithms or procedure guides
• D)They are embedded in what Richard Nelson and Sidney Winter call organizational routines - well-honed patterns of performing activities inside an organization
• E)They can persist even though individuals leave the organization

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Definitions:

Lipid-soluble

Refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in fats, oils, and lipids, which influences its absorption and distribution within the body.

Water-soluble

Refers to substances that can dissolve in water, indicating their ability to mix with water at the molecular level to form a homogeneous solution.

Biotransformation

The process by which a substance changes from one chemical to another (metabolized) by the body.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), typically associated with prolonged alcohol abuse.