Define and Explain Motivation and Its Forces

question 73

Essay

Define and explain motivation and its forces.

Identify the components of the value chain and their roles in achieving strategic fit.

Define concepts of intrafunctional and intercompany scope in supply chains.

Understand the significance of aligning company competitive strategy with supply chain strategy.

Differentiate between product development strategy and supply chain strategy.

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

The aggregate sum of money entering and exiting a business, notably affecting its cash flow.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital is an evaluation method for determining the cost of a company's capital, with each source of capital weighted based on its relative proportion.

Present Value

Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Regular IRR

The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.