Based on the VRIO Framework, a Resource Can Be Considered

Multiple Choice

Based on the VRIO framework, a resource can be considered a source of competitive advantage if it:

A) is shared by most companies in an industry.
B) is rare, valuable, difficult to imitate, and organized or managed by the company.
C) is the foundation of a company's strategic plan.
D) is kept as a trade secret rather than as a patent.
E) increases the cost of producing the product and, therefore, the price charged to customers.