Kim's T-shirt factory was expert at providing unique and high-quality but costly shirts.Even though the designs were very nice and the amount of detail increased over time,the high price meant that few customers bought shirts from her and her factory went bankrupt.Kim's factory failed due to
A) inertia.
B) prior strategic commitments.
C) the Icarus paradox.
D) lack of distinctive competencies.
E) lack of capabilities.

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The Icarus paradox refers to a situation where a company's strengths become its weaknesses, leading to its downfall. In this case, Kim's factory focused on high-quality, unique designs, but the high costs associated with these strengths led to a lack of customers and eventual bankruptcy.

Kim's T-Shirt Factory Was Expert at Providing Unique and High-Quality