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Which of the following statements is MOST consistent with the I/O view? Performance of a firm is most directly attributable to:

When considering the relationships among the various characteristics a firm possesses, it is necessary to understand that _________ are the most numerous.

The large amount of advertising by firms such as Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive promotes which of the following barriers to entry?

The key to achieving competitiveness, earning above-average returns, and remaining ahead of competitors in the long run is to manage current core competencies:

The three conditions that characterize difficult managerial decisions concerning resources, capabilities, and core competencies are:

By emphasizing core competencies when selecting and implementing strategies, companies learn to compete primarily on the basis of:

Amazon built a new distribution facility in Robbinsville, New Jersey.  It is immediately off the exit of a major road.  This is an example of a(n) __________ resource.

Capabilities of an organization emerge spontaneously through the interaction of tangible and intangible resources

BP, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, expected increased scrutiny from which of the following segments of the general environment?

When comparing the resources a company has at its disposal, the capacity to innovate or a positive reputation, both of which are intangible, would be an inferior source of capabilities and core competencies than tangible resources such as copyrights, patents, and the ability to generate funds