Which of the following BEST describes a distinctive competency of a firm?

A. A series of pre-established systems to sort online content

B. A value a competitor doesn't offer

C. A capability that is superior to the competition

D. The idea that groups within the organization are smarter than any single person

E. How players in the value chain work together

C. A capability that is superior to the competition

Explanation:

Distinctive competency of a firm simply refers to a firm's unique capability which makes the firm stand out in an area (areas such as marketing activities, technology etc) among their competitors. Distinctive competence makes a firm have an advantage over others, as well as perform better than other competitors.

For example, the distinctive competency of Apple is their ability to create well-designed products that are customer-centric and friendly to use.