A Sustainable Competitive Advantage Exists for an Organization When Other

question 20

Multiple Choice

A sustainable competitive advantage exists for an organization when other companies have tried unsuccessfully to duplicate the advantage and____________ .

• A) those companies have been prohibited from duplicating the advantage by federal law
• B) those companies have, for the moment, stopped trying to duplicate the advantage
• C) the organization is able to implement exclusive distribution
• D) the organization operates in the international marketplace
• E) the organization has a follower strategic stance

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Definitions:

Mass- and Entertainment-Media Influences

The impact that content from television, movies, music, and online sources has on shaping individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that value independence, self-expression, and the needs of the individual over those of the group.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.