How does Porter define procurement, technology, human resources, ...

[mynx]

How does Porter define procurement, technology, human resources, and firm infrastructure?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Training on the use of the system begins during the early stages of:
 
  A) the systems analysis phase.
  B) logical design.
  C) implementation.
  D) the systems planning and selection phase.
  E) physical design.

[zhanghao]

Answer to Question 1

Porter defined procurement as the processes of finding vendors, setting up contractual arrangements, and negotiating prices. He defined technology broadly to include research and development and other activities within the firm for developing new techniques, methods, and procedures. He defined human resources as recruiting, compensation, evaluation, and training of full- and part-time employees. Firm infrastructure includes general management, finance, accounting, legal, and government affairs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Training is necessary at the beginning of the implementation because it is critical for end-users to learn early on in the process about the new system and best practices.
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[mynx]

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[zhanghao]

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