Even Though Many Valuable,rare,and Inimitable Resources Were Generated at Xerox's

question 104

Multiple Choice

Even though many valuable,rare,and inimitable resources were generated at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) ,the management at Xerox's headquarters failed to gain a competitive advantage by exploiting the breakthroughs in computing software and hardware.What is the most likely implication of this example?

• A) It is advisable to outsource research and development functions.
• B) Competitive advantage cannot be gained through unrelated diversification.
• C) A firm must be effectively organized to capture value.
• D) It is better to build competitive advantage on tangible assets rather than intangible assets.

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Definitions:

Cultural Transformation

The process of fundamentally changing the underlying values, beliefs, and behaviors of an organization to achieve lasting organizational change.

Cultural Assimilation

Cultural Assimilation is the process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group, often leading to diminished cultural diversity.

Cultural Integration

Cultural Integration in the context of organizations refers to the merging of diverse cultures within a company, aiming for inclusivity and a shared corporate identity.

Strategic and Financial

Aspects related to long-term planning and financial management aimed at achieving an organization's key objectives.