Competitive advantage can be defined as: Group of answer choices A firm’s ability to establish market leadership. A firm’s ability to grow faster than its competitors. A firm’s potential to earn a rate of profit that is persistently higher than its rivals. A firm’s potential for launching innovative new products.

Competitive advantage can be defined as: Group of answer choices A firm’s ability to establish market leadership. A firm’s ability to grow faster than its competitors. A firm’s potential to earn a rate of profit that is persistently higher than its rivals. A firm’s potential for launching innovative new products.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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