Human Resources and Other Support Activities Are Not Value-Creating Activities

question 73

True/False

Human resources and other support activities are not value-creating activities in the value chain; only the primary activities create value.

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Definitions:

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers from related fields to protect their common interests and improve their working conditions through collective bargaining.

Bank Failures

occur when banks are unable to meet their obligations to depositors and creditors and must close or be taken over by regulatory agencies.

Farm Subsidies

Financial assistance from the government to farmers to supplement their income, manage the supply of agricultural commodities, and influence the cost and supply of such commodities.

Corporate Farms

Large-scale farming operations owned or operated by companies rather than individuals or families, often characterized by industrial agricultural practices.