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CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 93 Discussion

Porter's Value Chain was developed to determine whether a firm's activities contribute towards it's competitive advantage. E is the new Chief Executive of an organisation which manufactures and distributes hand made wooden furniture. His initial observations are that sometimes the workflow through the organisation can be a little disjointed and it is unclear from overall results which areas contribute to profit and quality and which do not. Using Porter's Value Chain model, identify which THREE of the options below are Primary activities.
A) Inbound logistics and B) Marketing and sales
C) Operations
D) Human resource management
E) Technology
F) Procurement

CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 93 Discussion

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Porter's Value Chain was developed to determine whether a firm's activities contribute towards it's competitive advantage. E is the new Chief Executive of an organisation which manufactures and distributes hand made wooden furniture. His initial observations are that sometimes the workflow through the organisation can be a little disjointed and it is unclear from overall results which areas contribute to profit and quality and which do not. Using Porter's Value Chain model, identify which THREE of the options below are Primary activities.

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Elenora
9 months ago
Human resource management? Really? That seems more support than primary.
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Shannan
10 months ago
Wait, I thought Technology was a primary activity?
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Domingo
10 months ago
Operations is key, but I’m not sure about Marketing being primary.
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Scot
10 months ago
I think D should be included too, it’s super important!
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Thersa
10 months ago
A, B, and C are definitely primary activities.
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Nana
10 months ago
I feel like inbound logistics and operations are clear choices, but I’m not confident about which other one to pick.
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Shonda
11 months ago
Operations has to be one of the primary activities, but I’m a bit confused about whether marketing and sales fit in there too.
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Valentin
11 months ago
I remember we practiced a question like this in class, and I think procurement is more of a support activity, right?
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Reita
11 months ago
I think inbound logistics and operations are definitely primary activities, but I'm not sure about marketing and sales.
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Katie
11 months ago
I feel confident about this one. Inbound logistics, operations, and marketing/sales are the three primary activities in the Value Chain. The other options are support activities.
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Charlene
11 months ago
This is a good opportunity to apply the Value Chain framework. I'll systematically go through each activity and determine if it's a primary or support function based on Porter's definitions.
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Henriette
11 months ago
Okay, I know inbound logistics, operations, and outbound logistics are primary activities for sure. The other options seem more like support activities, but I'll double-check that.
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Edward
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm a bit unsure about the distinction between primary and support activities in the Value Chain model. I'll need to think this through step-by-step.
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Tomas
11 months ago
I think I've got a good handle on Porter's Value Chain, so I should be able to identify the primary activities here. Let me carefully review the options.
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Kati
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options don't seem to fully capture what container orchestration is. I'll have to review my notes and try to figure out the best answer.
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Broderick
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between these performance tests. Can someone remind me what a concurrency test is again? I don't want to mix that up with scalability.
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Providencia
1 year ago
This is like a game of 'guess the primary activity'! I'm going with C, Operations, because, you know, you can't make furniture without actually making it. And B, Marketing and sales, because who doesn't love a good sales pitch? As for the third one, I'm going to go with a wild card and say E, Technology. After all, who needs a value chain when you've got a 3D printer, right?
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Myra
1 year ago
User3: I agree with both of you. I think E, Technology, could also be a primary activity with the use of modern tools.
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Irma
1 year ago
User2: User1 is right, Operations is crucial. I also believe B, Marketing and sales, is a primary activity.
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Beckie
1 year ago
User1: I think C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity. Can't make furniture without it.
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Eliz
1 year ago
Alright, let's do this! C, Operations, is a given. And B, Marketing and sales, well, that's just common sense. But I'm stuck between A, Inbound logistics, and F, Procurement. Decisions, decisions...
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Melodie
1 year ago
I agree with you. A, C, and B are the Primary activities according to Porter's Value Chain model. They are essential for creating value and achieving competitive advantage.
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Odette
1 year ago
I think A, Inbound logistics, is also a Primary activity. It involves the receiving and storing of materials which is crucial for the production process.
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Beula
1 year ago
C and B are definitely Primary activities. They directly contribute to the firm's competitive advantage.
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Dannette
1 year ago
I've got this! C, Operations, is clearly a primary activity. And B, Marketing and sales, is a no-brainer. As for the third one, I'm thinking F, Procurement, because who doesn't love a good procurement strategy, am I right?
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Tommy
1 year ago
I agree, those are the three primary activities according to Porter's Value Chain model. Great job!
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Marge
1 year ago
F, Procurement, is key for getting the materials we need to make our furniture. Good choice!
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Roosevelt
1 year ago
B, Marketing and sales, is crucial for getting our products out there and making sales.
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Penney
1 year ago
C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity. It's where the magic happens.
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Marnie
1 year ago
Ooh, this is a tough one! I'm going with B, Marketing and sales, for sure. But I'm a bit unsure about E, Technology. Is that really a primary activity, or more of a supporting one?
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Annamaria
1 year ago
I believe Human resource management is also a primary activity as it plays a crucial role in supporting the operations and overall success of the organization.
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Tamekia
1 year ago
I agree with Nickolas. Those activities directly impact the value creation process of the organization.
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Nickolas
1 year ago
I think the primary activities are Inbound logistics, Operations, and Marketing and sales.
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Rupert
1 year ago
Ah, the classic Porter's Value Chain! I'm betting C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity. But I'm torn between A, Inbound logistics, and F, Procurement. Hmm, this is a tricky one.
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Andra
1 year ago
Yes, Inbound logistics plays a key role in the value chain.
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Josefa
1 year ago
I believe A, Inbound logistics, is also a primary activity.
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Nathalie
1 year ago
I agree, Operations is crucial for the value chain.
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Ardella
1 year ago
I think C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity.
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