Which of the Following Combinations Provides the Best Sources of Competitive

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations provides the best sources of competitive advantage?

• A) Resources/capabilities that are scarce, durable and sustainable
• B) Resources/capabilities that are central to meeting a customer need better than other alternatives and are inimitable
• C) Resources/capabilities that are durable, scarce and appropriable to the firm
• D) Resources/capabilities that are directly appropriable to the firm, inimitable, durable and meet customer needs better than other alternatives

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Definitions:

Flawed Plans

Strategies or proposals that contain mistakes, oversights, or deficiencies, rendering them ineffective or problematic.

Challenge

A task or situation that requires someone to use their skills and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve a goal.

Impression Management

The process of deliberately controlling or influencing the perceptions of others about oneself, typically to gain social or personal advantages.

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy used to make oneself more likable to others, often through flattery or by conforming to their opinions.