Discuss the sustainable competitive advantage

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1. Discuss the following “Sustainable competitive advantage only functions well in theory and is impossible in practice".

2. Do you think one (or more) of Mintzberg’s roles is more important than the others? Why or why not?

3. Managers who have unchecked power, authority, and autonomy are more likely to engage in unethical and illegal behaviors. How can companies check the power of managers without resorting to micromanaging?

4. What forces determine how a company conducts its business?

Discuss each questions in detail and provide examples wherever required.

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