In a Fast-Paced Business Environment,a Competitive Employer Often Has to Retool

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Multiple Choice

In a fast-paced business environment,a competitive employer often has to retool his shop quickly to meet client demands for various products.Consequently,the employer hires people who can do a variety of tasks.What kind of competitive advantage is this?

• A) nonunion shop
• B) numerical or external validity
• C) multiskilled work
• D) functional or internal flexibility

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