Competitive advantage is based on the possession of distinctive competencies. by definition, distinctive competencies are:
a. resources available to all firms operating in a given industry and easily shared and copied by rivals.
b. differences between companies in how they structure their companies and compensate their employees.
c. characteristics, skills, or knowledge that cannot be written down and must be understood through experience or intuition.
d. firm-specific strengths that allow a company to differentiate its products from rivals or achieve lower costs than rivals.

Eliza works for a consumer agency educating young people about advertisements. instead of teaching students to carefully read advertisement claims, she encourages them to develop a strong sense of self and to keep their life goals and dreams separate from commercial products. why might eliza's advice make sense?

Which actions can you improve your credit score? (multiple can be selected)having a good credit score should be your prime objective as credit companies analyze your creditworthiness before giving you a loan. there are certain guidelines you can follow to ensure you have a good credit score. always pay your mortgage interest on time. if you are a student, make student loan inquiries before taking any loan. if you have multiple credit cards, manage them judiciously. maintain a healthy balance in your bank account.1. always pay your mortgage interest on time.2. if you are a student, make student loan inquiries before taking any loan.3. if you have multiple credit cards, manage them judiciously.4. maintain a healthy balance in your bank account.

Atrough in the business cycle occurs when