The Competitive Power of a Company Resource Strength Is Not

question 51

Multiple Choice

The competitive power of a company resource strength is not measured by which one of the following tests?

• A) Is the resource rare and something rivals lack?
• B) Is the resource strength something that a company does internally rather than in collaborative arrangements with outsiders?
• C) Is the resource strength easily trumped by the substitute resources/capabilities of rivals?
• D) Is the resource strength hard to copy?
• E) Is the resource strength competitively valuable, having the potential to contribute to a competitive advantage?

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Definitions:

High Potential

Individuals within an organization identified as having the capability to hold leadership positions and contribute significantly to its success in the future.

Employee Cloning

refers to the practice of hiring individuals who closely resemble the company's existing employees in terms of skills, attitudes, or demographic characteristics, often criticized for limiting diversity.

Internal Sources

Internal Sources refer to the methods or strategies within an organization used to fulfill its needs, including hiring, funding, or gathering information.

Recruitment Package

A collection of benefits, including salary, perks, and other incentives, offered to potential employees as a part of the hiring process.