Multiple Choice
New technology:
A) seldom contributes to competitive advantage or operational efficiency.
B) frequently enables competitive advantage from product/service differentiation at lower cost.
C) seldom enables competitive advantage from product/service differentiation at lower cost.
D) frequently enables competitive advantage from product/service differentiation,but typically at higher cost.
E) frequently enables operational efficiencies,but seldom enables competitive advantage.
Correct Answer:

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