Marketing
20th Edition
ISBN: 9780357033791
Author: Pride, William M
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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Chapter 2, Problem 1DYMP
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To discuss: The core capabilities of Person X’s company and discuss whether they currently contribute towards competitive advantage or the changes that the firm makes to set up a competitive advantage.
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