Which of the following organizations is most likely to gain a sustained competitive advantage through its people?
A) one in which employees' talent is organized, difficult to imitate, rare, and valuable.
B) one in which employees are motivated through training initiatives, pay, and fair practices
C) one in which employees are empowered, have promotion opportunities, and have a high morale level
D) one in which employees are empowered, their talent is rare and valuable, and they are motivated through training

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A sustained competitive advantage through people is achieved when the employees' talents are organized, difficult to imitate, rare, and valuable. This means that the organization has a unique set of skills and capabilities that cannot be easily replicated by competitors. Motivation, training, fair practices, and empowerment are important factors that can contribute to creating such a workforce, but the key is the rarity and value of their skills. Choice A is the only option that includes these elements.

Which of the Following Organizations Is Most Likely to Gain