Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Objectives

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of benchmarking?

• A) To identify the best practices in performing various value chain activities
• B) To learn how best practice companies achieve lower costs or better results in performing benchmarked activities
• C) To help construct a company value chain and identify which activities are primary and which are support activities
• D) To develop cross-company comparisons of the costs of performing specific value chain activities
• E) To take actions to improve a company's cost competitiveness when benchmarking reveals that its costs and results of performing an activity are not as good as what other companies have achieved

Evaluate strategies for enhancing workplace productivity and morale through communication.

Understand the implications of social media on employee behavior and workplace productivity.

Describe the concept and effectiveness of 360-degree feedback systems.

Examine the factors critical to perceived fairness in organizational communication.

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