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

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 1

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.

AInbound logistics

BMarketing and sales

COperations

DHuman resource management

ETechnology

FProcurement

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Providencia

2 months 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

14 days 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

25 days 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 months ago

User1: I think C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity. Can't make furniture without it.

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Eliz

2 months 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

5 days 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

7 days 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 months ago

C and B are definitely Primary activities. They directly contribute to the firm's competitive advantage.

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Dannette

2 months 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

16 days ago

I agree, those are the three primary activities according to Porter's Value Chain model. Great job!

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Marge

18 days ago

F, Procurement, is key for getting the materials we need to make our furniture. Good choice!

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Roosevelt

26 days ago

B, Marketing and sales, is crucial for getting our products out there and making sales.

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Penney

1 months ago

C, Operations, is definitely a primary activity. It's where the magic happens.

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Marnie

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

I agree with Nickolas. Those activities directly impact the value creation process of the organization.

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Nickolas

2 months ago

I think the primary activities are Inbound logistics, Operations, and Marketing and sales.

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Rupert

2 months 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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