The Analysis of the Activity Map of a Successful Company

question 5

Multiple Choice

The analysis of the activity map of a successful company such as Southwest Airlines emphasizes how

• A)the organizational culture of Southwest Airlines is the key to the success of the organization.
• B)understanding of the profit pool in an industry indicates to companies where above-average returns can be earned.
• C)it is hard for rivals to match a configuration of integrated activities than to imitate a single activity.
• D)the primary and support activities of a successful company capture value all along the value chain.

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Definitions:

Cultural

Relating to the beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people.

Organizational Control

The procedures and mechanisms used by a business to regulate its actions and align its behaviors with its objectives.

Ridicule

The act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by mocking or deriding them.

Executive Reality Check

A method or process where business leaders review and assess the current state and health of their organization, ensuring perceptions align with actual performance and strategies.