Causally ambiguous means that:
A)the connection between cause and effect of capital is unclear in a firm
B)rivals find it difficult to understand the link between a firm's competencies and its competitive advantage
C)the connection between industry and firm performance is unclear
D)the effect of a firm's resources are unclear to the firm itself

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Causally ambiguous refers to a situation in which rivals find it difficult to understand the link between a firm's competencies and its competitive advantage, making it difficult for them to replicate or imitate the firm's success. Option A refers to the uncertainty of cause and effect within a firm, option C pertains to the link between an entire industry and a firm's performance, and option D refers to a firm's understanding of the impact of its resources.

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