Identify the Following Activities, for an Automobile Manufacturer, as Either $\quad$

question 26

Essay

Identify the following activities, for an automobile manufacturer, as either value-adding (V) or nonvalue-adding (NV).
_____a. Moving products $\quad$$\quad$ _____e. Production
_____b. Storing parts $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$ _____f. Customer servic
_____c. Research and $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$ _____g. Cost accounting
$\quad\quad$ development
_____d. Inventory control $\quad$$\quad$ _____h. Engine ering

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Definitions:

Augmented

Enhanced or improved by adding features, components, or elements not originally present.

Complement

Something that completes or goes well with something else, often enhancing its qualities or effectiveness.

Open Systems

Systems that interact with their environment and can exchange information, material, or energy with an external source.

External Environments

Factors outside an organization that can affect its operation, such as economic trends, competition, or regulations.