An Example of How Companies Can Revamp Their Value Chain

question 58

Multiple Choice

An example of how companies can revamp their value chain to reduce costs is:

• A) to increase service availability while reducing staffing requirements.
• B) to continue to utilize traditional methods of distribution and sales.
• C) to not make any changes in product manufacturing but change end distribution methods.
• D) to increase extra services to increase staffing requirements.
• E) to facilitate the learning curve by providing superior training to new employees.

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Definitions:

Market Return

The total return from an investment market, including dividends, interest, and capital gains.

Growth Rate

The percentage increase in the size or value of something, such as a company's revenue or an economy's GDP, over a specified period.

Proxy Fights

Proxy fights occur during shareholders' meetings when opposing groups of shareholders solicit votes from other shareholders to win control over the company's board of directors.

Board of Directors

A group of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization.