A Supporting Activity in a Value Chain Is Best Described

question 17

Multiple Choice

A supporting activity in a value chain is best described as

• A) information technology related activities.
• B) activities that do not require manual labor.
• C) activities that support the primary activities in a value chain.
• D) activities that add no value to a value chain.
• E) maintenance related activities.

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Definitions:

Delegation

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to others to carry out specific tasks while maintaining accountability for the outcome.

Empower People

The act of granting individuals or groups more autonomy and control over their work or personal lives, often focusing on enabling them to make decisions and contribute to important processes or outcomes.

Organization Levels

Refers to the hierarchy within an organization, starting from the top with the board of directors or CEO, moving down through middle management, and reaching the operational employees at the bottom.

Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organizational hierarchy.