Operational effectiveness is usually not enough to yield sustainable competitive advantage because:
A) it is not profitable for firms to perform the same tasks differently from their rivals.
B) technology can be easily acquired.
C) firms adopting such an approach have high switching costs.
D) firms attempt to match the benefits of a successful position while maintaining their existing position.
E) it is unprofitable to perform tasks that are different from those of rivals.

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Operational effectiveness is not enough for sustainable competitive advantage because technology and best practices can be easily acquired and replicated by competitors, making it difficult to maintain a unique advantage.

Operational Effectiveness Is Usually Not Enough to Yield Sustainable Competitive