Your training materials explained that core competencies are unique strengths, embedded deep within a firm, that allow a firm to differentiate its products and services from those of its rivals, creating higher value for the customer or offering products and services of comparable value at lower cost. Apply the definitions of capabilities, resources, and activities to select which of the following sentences within HPâs 2014 10-K statement describe a potential core competency (that is you have not yet used VRIO to confirm the core competency). You may choose more than one answer. a. Significant cash flow from operations, generating $123 billion in fiscal 2014" 4410K).
b. The change in gross property, plant and equipment was $39 bilioni 130, 10K)
c. If we do not hire, train, motivate and effectively the employees with the night mix of skills and experience in the night geographic regions to meet the needs of our services clients, our profitability could suffer . 32. 10-K)
d. ES delivers to our clients by leveraging investments in consulting and support professionals methodologies and global supply and delivery p.710 K)