According to the External Perspective, Which of the Following Has

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to the external perspective, which of the following has the greatest impact on a firm's competitive advantage?

• A) proper utilization of the firm's human resources
• B) selecting the most attractive industry in which to compete
• C) identifying the firm's key competitive advantage
• D) developing the firm's unique resources and capabilities

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Definitions:

Iceberg

A metaphor often used in psychology, especially in Freudian theory, to describe the mind’s structure: conscious mind as the tip of the iceberg, with the unconscious mind below the surface.

Behaviorism

Behaviorism is a scientific approach to psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and dismisses mental activities that cannot be directly observed.

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior over the study of the mind.

B. F. Skinner

A renowned American psychologist best known for his work in developing the theory of behaviorism and operant conditioning.