Easy-to-copy differentiating features
A)do not offer the promise of sustainable competitive advantage.
B)are less expensive to integrate into a product or service offering.
C)tend to create as much value for consumers as difficult-to-copy differentiating features.
D)should be patented before other companies follow suit.
E)lead to vigorous price competition.

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Easy-to-copy differentiating features do not offer sustainable competitive advantage because competitors can easily replicate them, leading to a decrease in their value over time.

Answer: B 
 Since these features are less expensive to integrate into a product or service offering, companies are more likely to adopt them, making it easier for competitors to replicate them.

Answer: C 
 While easier to copy, easy-to-copy differentiating features can still create value for consumers, making them just as valuable as difficult-to-copy features.

Answer: D 
 Although patenting easy-to-copy differentiating features could potentially prevent competitors from replicating them, it is often difficult to patent them due to their ease of copying.

Answer: E 
 Because competitors can quickly adopt these features, it often leads to vigorous price competition since companies cannot rely on them for sustained competitive advantage.

Easy-To-Copy Differentiating Features