Hewlett-Packard was not able to maintain its competitive advantage because it did not
A) produce high-quality products at a low price.
B) allow the freedom to explore new ideas.
C) provide lifetime employment and generous benefits for employees.
D) effectively address the challenges of mobile computing.

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Once a leading technology company, Hewlett-Packard was known for innovation, resulting in superior products. The "HP way of management" included lifetime employment, generous benefits, work/life balance, and freedom to explore ideas, among other perks. However, HP has not been able to address the competitive challenges of mobile computing or business IT services effectively.

Hewlett-Packard Was Not Able to Maintain Its Competitive Advantage Because