Answer:
e. Deployed to develop and enable a firm's capabilities
Explanation:
A resource represents something of use available to a company whose effective deployment can enable a firm's capabilities.
Effective deployment of resources without wastage i.e their judicious usage can lead to a firm gaining a competitive advantage.
When resources are judiciously used, it increases the efficiency. Increased efficiency leads to increased output which would increase the sales.
This in a way develops firm's capabilities and over a period of time evolves into a strength.