What Type of Isolating Mechanisms Impedes Existing Firms and Potential

question 3

Multiple Choice

What type of isolating mechanisms impedes existing firms and potential entrants from duplicating the resources and capabilities that form the basis of the firm's advantage?

• A)Scarce
• B)Imperfectly mobile
• C)Early-mover advantages
• D)Impediments to imitation
• E)Cospecialized

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Definitions:

Competing

A conflict management style that maximizes assertiveness and minimizes cooperation.

Assertiveness

The quality of being confident and self-assured without being aggressive.

Cooperation

The act of working together towards a common goal or benefit, often requiring mutual effort and communication.

Responsibility Conflict

Disagreement or misunderstanding about who is responsible for what tasks within a team or organizational setting.