4. Question 4 Lacanche positions itself as a maker of aesthetically-pleasing chef-quality stoves. With a high price point and distinctive styling, these stoves are a specialty item coveted by designers…
3. Question 3 Nike has developed an iconic brand that stands out in the athletic shoes market. What strategy best describes this approach? 1 / 1 point Differentiation Focused low cost…
2. Question 2 A national grocery store chain with streamlined management and supplier efficiencies advertises the low cost of their products. Which competitive position are they occupying? 1 / 1 point Focused…
9. Question 9 Under which of the following conditions is a firm UNLIKELY to have acquired a rent-producing asset? 1 / 1 point The firm purchased the asset on competitive factor markets….
7. Question 7 Which of the following conditions is necessary for a capability to produce rents? 1 / 1 point The capability doesn’t need to be internally or externally aligned. The…
5. Question 5 Which of the following illustrates how an organization can build a superior capability? 1 / 1 point Investing in R&D to innovate a new technology Avoiding possible sharing…
5. Question 5 Which of the following cases BEST illustrates the generation of rents/economic profits? 1 / 1 point A firm has higher returns than an established, less risky competitor A…
10. Question 10 A capability is likely to continue to produce economic profits even when which of the following is true? 1 / 1 point One rival can develop a highly effective…
4. Question 4 When might a capability that is easy to imitate provide a sustained competitive advantage? 1 / 1 point It can easily be put to use in a variety of…
12. Question 12 Review question: All else being equal, which of the following is likely to lead to less intense rivalry in an industry? 1 / 1 point Many competitors High…
