Question

Which of the following statements is least true regarding the conditions john barney identifies under which culture can be a source of sustained competitive advantage? question 4select one:

a. culture should be imitable
b. something about the firm's culture and values must be linked to the value the firm creates for customers
c. if factors of a firm's culture are easy to copy, other firms will begin to do so, which will nullify any advantage for the firm where the culture first developed
d. if culture is common to most firms in the market, so that it reflects the influence of the national or regional culture, then it is unlikely to lead to a relative competitive advantage e. culture must be valuable for the firm

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A. The least true statement regarding the conditions John Barney identifies for culture to be a source of sustained competitive advantage is that culture should be imitable.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A:

Culture should be imitable

- This statement is least true regarding the conditions identified by John Barney for culture to be a source of sustained competitive advantage.

In reality, culture should not be easily imitable by other firms. If a firm's culture can be easily copied, it will nullify any advantage for the firm where the culture first developed. Therefore, this statement does not align with the conditions for culture to provide a sustained competitive advantage.