What is a value chain? And what relationship is there between the value chain and activity-based management?
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The value chain is the sequence of activities a company uses to provide products or services to its customers. Under activity-based management, a company examines its value chain, seeking to create and maintain value-added activities and to eliminate non-value-added activities.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Such information is best described as structured data. B) Such information is best described as unstructured data. C) Such information is unlikely to be shared with other departments in the firm. D) Such information is typically gathered from indirect sources. E) Such information is typically gathered by channel partners.
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Wages…………………………________________ What will be an ideal response?