Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that a company can achieve a cost advantage by revamping its value chain?

• A) Bypassing the activities and costs of distributors and dealers by selling direct to customers
• B) Replacing certain value chain activities with faster and cheaper online systems
• C) Increasing production capacity and then striving hard to operate at full capacity
• D) Relocating facilities so as to curb the cost for shipping and handling activities
• E) Streamlining operations by eliminating low value-added or unnecessary work steps and activities

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Definitions:

Employee Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at work, which can affect productivity and operational efficiency.

Lost-Time Accidents

Workplace incidents resulting in an employee being unable to work for a period of time, causing loss of productivity and potentially incurring costs associated with workers' compensation.

Customer Satisfaction

An evaluation of the degree to which a company's products or services exceed or fulfill customer expectations.

Return On Sales

A financial ratio that measures the percentage of profit made from sales after covering operating expenses.