Which of the following activities are considered as primary activities of an organization according to Porter’s value chain? Select TWO that apply:

Which of the following activities are considered as primary activities of an organization according to Porter’s value chain? Select TWO that apply:
A . Maintenance
B . Picking and delivery components
C . Sourcing transportation services
D . Trainees recruitment
E . Assembly design

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Answer: A, B

Explanation:

Primary activities consist of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales & marketing, service.

Second activities consist of firm infrastructure, human resource management, technology development and procurement

The following graph illustrate the value chain (Source: Smartsheet)

Picking and delivery components is inbound logistics.

Maintenance is an example of operations activity.

Sourcing transportation services is an activity of procurement

Assembly design is an activity in research and development (Technology)

Recruiting is an activity of human resource management

Reference: CIPS study guide page 71

LO 2, AC 2.1