Which of the following is an example of a first mover gaining a competitive advantage?
a. A popular Jamaican reggae band goes on tour in the European Union.
b. A British chain of fish-and-chip shops starts selling franchises throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
c. Due to its lucrative offer, a Chinese state-owned energy company wins the first contract to mine the vast coalfields in Zimbabwe.
d. A Canadian man develops a new brand of pet food, which he decides to market internationally through the Internet.
Answer: c. Due to its lucrative offer, a Chinese state-owned energy company wins the first contract to mine the vast coalfields in Zimbabwe.