A competitive advantage derived from human resources is sustainable for a company when:
A) it uses a centralized tactical program of close-supervision
B) its employees have some rare and specialized skill not easily copied
C) it has a newly created organizational culture
D) its product is intangible
E) its customers remember the product and not the salesperson

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A competitive advantage based on rare and specialized skills possessed by employees is difficult for competitors to replicate, making it a sustainable advantage for the company. Option A is not sustainable in the long run as it limits employee creativity and innovation. Option C may take time to establish and may be easily replicated by competitors. Options D and E are not related to human resources.

A Competitive Advantage Derived from Human Resources Is Sustainable for a Company