A core competency according to Prahalad and Hamel:

A Is easily copied

B Provides access to multiple markets, contributes to end-product benefits, and is difficult for competitors to imitate

C Applies only to manufacturing

D Is a financial metric

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Core competency: (1) provides access to wide variety of markets, (2) makes significant contribution to perceived customer benefits, (3) difficult to imitate. Examples: Honda (engines), Apple (design/UX).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A core competency according to Prahalad and Hamel:" is Option B: Provides access to multiple markets, contributes to end-product benefits, and is difficult for competitors to imitate.

The other options — A) Is easily copied, C) Applies only to manufacturing, D) Is a financial metric — are incorrect for this Pre-MBA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Core competency: (1) provides access to wide variety of markets, (2) makes significant contribution to perceived customer benefits, (3) difficult to imitate. Examples: Honda (engines), Apple (design/…

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A core competency according to Prahalad and Hamel:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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