As chipmakers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have grown larger, they

have entered each other’s market space to a much greater extent. This has
increased the intensity of their rivalry due to higher levels of *
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dynamic capabilities.
market commonality.
first mover advantages.
equity funding.

__________ may be time consuming and, therefore, firms may forfeit the benefits
of speed that growth through _________ and __________ can provide *
1 point

Strategic alliances; mergers; joint ventures

Mergers; internal development; strategic alliances
Strategic alliances; joint ventures, internal development
Internal development; mergers; acquisitions

One of the reasons the Internet is eroding sustainable competitive advantages is *
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differentiators have been able to preserve the unique advantages that have always been the
hallmark of their success.
incumbent firms are entering market segments that they previously considered to be too
small.
nearly all competitors will have greater access to tools for managing costs making it hard for
anyone to achieve an advantage.
firms are ignoring opportunities to offer high-end services in niche markets.

Industries in which proportionally more value is added in _______ activities are

more likely to benefit from a ____strategy. *
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manufacturing; multidomestic
upstream; multidomestic
downstream; global
upstream; global