Historically,a Firm with a Competitive Edge Could Count on Being

question 53

Multiple Choice

Historically,a firm with a competitive edge could count on being the sole supplier to international markets for years to come.However,this advantage has shrunk dramatically because _____.

• A) of competing technologies and imitation due to insufficient protection of intellectual property rights
• B) it is becoming increasingly difficult to gain knowledge about foreign customers, marketplaces, or market situations
• C) globalization and the Internet do not allow the existence of a "first firm"
• D) most countries do not allow established big firms to enter their market

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Definitions:

Gear Select Sensor

A device in a vehicle's transmission system that detects the position of the gear lever and sends signals accordingly to the transmission control module.

Rail Shaft

A long, cylindrical component that serves as a guide or support for moving parts, commonly used in machinery and equipment to ensure precise linear motion.

Shift Finger Position

Refers to the specific location or orientation of the shift finger within a manual transmission, which engages different gears.

J1939 Multiplexed

A communication protocol based on CAN (Controller Area Network) used for electronic control units (ECUs) in vehicles.