The resource-based view of the firm:
A)suggests that resources, rather than capabilities, are more closely linked with sustainable competitive advantage
B)argues that the industry environment has a stronger influence on a firm's ability to implement strategies successfully than the competitor environment
C)calls for firms to focus on their homogeneous skills to compete against their rivals
D)assumes that resources may not be mobile across firms

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The resource-based view of the firm assumes that resources may not be easily transferable across firms, and thus focuses on the unique resources and capabilities of each individual firm as a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they misrepresent key elements of the resource-based view.

The Resource-Based View of the Firm