Trust Machines Inc

question 102

Multiple Choice

Trust Machines Inc.is a company that manufactures and markets consumer electronics.The unique microprocessors developed by the company contribute to its high resource immobility.According to the resource-based view of competitive advantage,which of the following is an implication of this situation?

• A) The competitive advantage of Trust Machines Inc. will soon be lost.
• B) The resource heterogeneity of Trust Machines Inc. is low within the industry.
• C) The resources of Trust Machines Inc. are difficult to replicate or imitate.
• D) The environment in which Trust Machines Inc. operates is closest to perfect competition.

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Labour Rate

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