The Competitive Power of a Company Resource or Competitive Capability

question 90

Multiple Choice

The competitive power of a company resource or competitive capability hinges on

• A)how easy it is for the firm to copy or imitate its rivals' moves in the marketplace.
• B)whether it is robust and,therefore,something rivals cannot afford to develop.
• C)whether it leads to competitive volatility,forcing rivals to jockey for an industry leadership position.
• D)how easily it can be substituted by merging with or acquiring another firm with complementary resources and capabilities.
• E)whether it is rare and,therefore,something rivals lack.

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