Question 1. Which of the following value chain activities involves receiving and handling of raw materials and other inputs to the product?
Inbound logistics
Procurement
Operations
Outbound logistics
Question 2. Which of the following value chain activities involves assisting users with handling of the products after sale, thus maintaining and enhancing the products' value?
Inbound logistics
Customer service
Operations
Outbound logistics
Question 3. A(n) ____________ is a network of activities that generate value by transforming inputs into outputs.
business process
competitive strategy
linkage
information system
Question 4. What are the four primary purposes of collaboration?
Eliminating individual tasks, evaluating coworkers, planning projects, and performing routine tasks
Becoming informed, making decisions, solving problems, and managing projects
Evaluating coworkers, encouraging team growth, successful outcomes, and giving critical feedback
Performing routine tasks, creating satisfying experiences, developing work processes, and giving knowledge
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT a part of the five components of an information system for collaboration?
Hardware
Software
Data
Procedures
People
Information
Question 6. Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 7. Explain the process implementation competitive strategies. Use examples as needed.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 8. What is the purpose of Porter's five forces model? Support your argument with an example of a strong force and an example of a weak force. Be sure to support your example by explaining why it was a strong force or a weak force using Porter's five forces model as a guide.
If you have personal experience or examples related to Porter's five forces model, please include that in your discussion as well.
Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.