One of the criteria for creating a competitive advantage through human resources is that they should be
A)expensive.
B)commonplace.
C)inimitable.
D)spontaneous.
E)low cost.

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Inimitability means that the HR practices cannot be easily replicated by competitors, thus providing a sustainable competitive advantage. Expensive or low cost HR practices alone do not guarantee a competitive advantage and common HR practices are easily replicable, hence not providing a sustainable advantage. Spontaneous HR practices lack consistency and may not be aligned with organizational goals. Therefore, the best choice is C) inimitable.

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