Answer:
evaluating the effects of internal resources and core competencies on a firm's potential to gain and sustain a competitive advantage.
Explanation:
AFI stands for the three stages of strategy in order to better the current position of business in market and gain the competitive advantage.
A = Analyse the current capabilities and weaknesses in internal resources and programmes.
F = Formulate a strategy to overcome the weaknesses and achieve the better opportunities by enhancing the effective use of capabilities.
I = Implement the strategy formulated in order to perform better in the market and gain the competitive advantage, in order to gain maximum profit from the business.