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:

Frustration-Regression

A psychological phenomenon where individuals facing obstacles or frustration regress to earlier behaviors to cope.

ERG Theory

A theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, as a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Lower-Level Need

A category of basic physiological or safety needs in a hierarchy that must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level needs.

Motivator Factors

Aspects of a job that can lead to positive job satisfaction, including achievements, recognition, and the work itself.