Seminar 1: Value Chain Analysis

There is the cost leadership in primary activities except:

I. Inbound logistics

II. Technology development

III. Services

IV. Procurement

• I and II

• I and III

• II and IV

• III and IV

Refers to the unique attributes, resources and capabilities that a company possesses that sets it apart from its competitors and allows it to achieve superior performance and profitability.

• Cost leadership

• Focus

• Differentiation

• Competitive advantage

Which of the following are NOT primary value chain activities?

• Operation

• Service

• Procurement

• Inbound Logistic

The technology used in most companies is set out in a very broad view. This is refer to

• Procurement

• General Administration

• Outbound Logistic

• Technology Development

Cost leadership can be achieved by optimizing the use of facilities, reducing energy consumption, and outsourcing non-core functions such as maintenance and security. This can be referred to

• Procurement

• Infrastructure

• Human Resource Management

• Technology Development

Technology department is a group of people, resources, and activities responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the technology systems and infrastructure that support a company’s operations. The advantage of technology department is

• Developing strategic supplier relationships.

• Attracting and retaining talented employees who have the skills and expertise to contribute to the company's success.

• Attracting and retaining talented employees who have the skills.

• Build corporate reputation to enhance the overall value proposition of the company.

Who is credited with developing the concept of Value Chain Analysis?

• Peter Drucker

• Philip Kotler

• Michael Porter

•  Tom Peters

What is the definition of Value Chain Analysis?

• An analysis of a company’s financial statements.

• An analysis of a company’s supply chain operations.

• An analysis of a company’s primary and support activities that add value to its products or services.

• An analysis of a company’s competitors in the market.

From the list below, which is the advantages of Value Chain Analysis?

I. Increase profitability

II. Improve product quality

III. Unidentified cost savings

IV. Enhancing collaborations

• I and IV

• II and III

• II and IV

• I only

What is disadvantages of Value Chain Analysis?

• Overemphasis of quality

• Create competitive advantages

• Increase customer satisfactions

• Strong focus on employee