Assignment

Question 1
According to Porter's model of business activities, interactions across value chain activities are called ____________ .
support activities
triggers
linkages
cross-functionalities

Question 2
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 3
Which of the following value chain activities involves inducing buyers to purchase a product and providing a means for them to do so?
Inbound logistics
Operations
Sales and marketing
Outbound logistics

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 value chain activities involves receiving and handling of raw materials and other inputs to the product?
Inbound logistics
Procurement
Operations
Outbound logistics

Question 6
Discuss the concepts of value, margin, and value chain as defined by Porter.

Question 7

Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed.