Which of the following statements is MOST consistent with the I/O view? Performance of a firm is most directly attributable to:

A. the power of the financial market stakeholders.
B. the resources the firm possesses.
C. the profitability of the industry in which the firm competes.
D. hypercompetition within the industry.


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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