_______ help the firm create resource scarcity by making resources hard to imitate.
A) Resource bundles
B) Capabilities
C) Isolating mechanisms
D) Tangible resources

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Isolating mechanisms help the firm create resource scarcity by making resources hard to imitate. Isolating mechanisms include factors such as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and exclusive contracts that make it difficult for competitors to replicate a firm's resources or capabilities. Resource bundles refer to the combination of resources used by a firm, and tangible resources are physical assets such as equipment or inventory. Capabilities refer to the firm's ability to utilize its resources effectively. While capabilities can contribute to resource scarcity, only isolating mechanisms directly make resources harder to imitate.

_______ Help the Firm Create Resource Scarcity by Making Resources