BBA3551 Unit II Assessment 2017

Question

Question 1

According to Porter's model of business activities, interactions across value chain activities are called ____________ .

support activities

triggers

linkages

cross-functionalities

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Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a part of the five components of an information system for collaboration?

Hardware

Software

Data

Procedures

People

Information

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Question 3

Which of the following value chain activities involves inducing buyers to purchase a product and providing a means for them to do so?

Inbound logistics

Operations

Sales and marketing

Outbound logistics

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Question 4

What are the four primary purposes of collaboration?

Eliminating individual tasks, evaluating coworkers, planning projects, and performing routine tasks

Becoming informed, making decisions, solving problems, and managing projects

Evaluating coworkers, encouraging team growth, successful outcomes, and giving critical feedback

Performing routine tasks, creating satisfying experiences, developing work processes, and giving knowledge

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Question 5

Which of the following value chain activities involves receiving and handling of raw materials and other inputs to the product?

Inbound logistics

Procurement

Operations

Outbound logistics

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Question 6

Discuss the concepts of value, margin, and value chain as defined by Porter.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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Question 7

Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.