Approaches to Enhancing Differentiation Through Changes in the Value Chain

question 7

Multiple Choice

Approaches to enhancing differentiation through changes in the value chain do NOT include

• A) coordinating with retailers to enhance the buying experience and building a company's image.
• B) coordinating with suppliers to speed up new product development cycles.
• C) coordinating with distributors or shippers to lower shipping costs.
• D) collaborating with suppliers to improve many dimensions affecting product features and quality.
• E) coordinating with employees to create a greater incentive system to encourage worker productivity.

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Definitions:

Producer

Autotroph. Organism that makes its own food using energy and nonbiological raw materials from the environment.

Detritivore

Animal that feeds on small bits of organic material.

Trophic Category

A classification describing the feeding position and role of an organism in an ecosystem's food chain or web.

Primary Consumer

Organisms that feed on primary producers or autotrophic plants, forming the second trophic level in the food chain.