What Is a Non-Value-Added Activity

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is a non-value-added activity?

• A) One that ultimately brings the process closer to completion or changes the product or service for the better
• B) Steps in a process that are necessary for regulatory or compliance reasons but do not bring the process closer to completion or do not change the product or service for the better
• C) An activity that enhances the process and moves it closer to completion or changes the product or service for the better
• D) None of these is correct.

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