« previous next »

Author Question: How does Michael Porter define support business activities? What do they include? What will be an ... (Read 85 times)

ENagel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 7, 2018
How does Michael Porter define support business activities? What do they include?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

RFM analysis is a way of analyzing and ranking customers based on on-line survey data.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


dyrone

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Michael Porter includes four business activities in his definition of support activities. These include:
 Procurement: managing supplier relationships and buying the product inputs.
 Technology management: product research and development and new procedures, methods and techniques.
 Human resources management: managing employee resources.
 Firm infrastructure management: general management of the firm, finance, accounting, legal services, and government affairs.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Adolescent females who participate in activities such as ballet are at risk for eating disorders Adolescent females who participate in activities such as ballet are at risk for eating disorders
Group fitness activities geared toward senior citizens can improve their physical strength and ... Group fitness activities geared toward senior citizens can improve their physical strength and ...
One of the many functions of religion is providing emotional support. This photo was taken in ... One of the many functions of religion is providing emotional support. This photo was taken in ...
The most commonly used socket drive sizes include 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drives. The most commonly used socket drive sizes include 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drives.
The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, Business School Edition The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, Business School Edition
United States Health Care System: Combining Business, Health, and Delivery United States Health Care System: Combining Business, Health, and Delivery
Video: Vascular tissues in a corn stem and a buttercup root

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library