When It Is Difficult or Impossible to Out-Strategize Rivals (Beat

Multiple Choice

When it is difficult or impossible to out-strategize rivals (beat them with a superior strategy) ,the other main avenue to competitive advantage is to

A) do a better job of empowering employees and flattening the organization structure.
B) outcompete them with a stronger corporate culture.
C) out execute them (beat them by performing certain value chain activities in superior fashion) .
D) beat them with a healthy corporate culture based on such core values as high ethical standards, a strong sense of corporate social responsibility, and genuine concern for customer well-being.
E) institute a more motivating and cost-efficient compensation and reward system.