Which of the following is NOT a criterion that must be met in order for resources and capabilities to become a competitive advantage under the resource-based model?
A) The resources and capabilities possessed by competitors are ordinary.
B) The resources and capabilities are costly to imitate when firms cannot obtain them.
C) The resources and capabilities have no structural equivalents.
D) The resources and capabilities are valuable if they can be used to exploit opportunities.

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Out of the four options given, A is the only criterion that is not required for resources and capabilities to become a competitive advantage under the resource-based model. The other three criteria, namely costly to imitate, no structural equivalents, and valuable in exploiting opportunities, are necessary for resources and capabilities to be considered a competitive advantage.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Criterion That Must