In reviewing the Indian Software industry and the diamond of national advantage, which of the following is a growing detractor to the national competitive advantage in this industry?
A)English-language capability
B)growing market and sophisticated, customers
C)duty-free access to imported computers and software
D)rise of competing low-labor-cost countries

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It is interesting to note that the cost advantage of Indian firms has eroded. For example, TCS engineer compensation soared 13 percent in 2010. Further, IBM and Accenture are aggressively building up their Indian operations, hiring tens of thousands of sought-after Indians by paying them more, thereby lowering their costs while raising those of TCS. Finally, many low-labor-cost countries, such as China, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are emerging as threats to the Indian competitors.

In Reviewing the Indian Software Industry and the Diamond of National