Use the Resource-Based View of the firm to explain if the actions described in the statements below be a source of

1) competitive disadvantage, 2) parity of performance, 3) temporary advantage,

or 4) a sustained competitive advantage?

For each statement, answer:

I. The actions described be a source of _______ [ answer 1); 2); 3); or 4) ]

II. Apply the VRIO framework to explain your answer to each setting.

(I suggest about 100 words answer per statement)

a) R. Hernandez, the corporate financial planning software giant, announced the acquisition of F.Egan, a successful human resource, payroll, and recruitment software.

b) The Portuguese computer assembly company XSala announced 500,000 laptops recall in India. XSala is currently the market leader in the laptop category in India.

c) The enigmatic energy drink company Watkins launched a new, larger size packaging for its original product

d) Y.. Elfeky, 5000 branches top ten banks in the US announced the acquisition of local 25 branches rival R. Fouad.

e) Patel, the IT Strategy giant, announced a new incentive plan that allows not only partners but also all consultants to share in the firm's profits.

f) The pharmaceutical company Arevik patented a new, potentially "blockbuster" drug for Alzheimer's

Disease.