According to the network economics perspective, the more people offering products on eBay's site, the greater the value of the site to all who use it

A. Business processes are usually ensconced in an organization's culture

B. A business firm is a collection of business processes

C. Business processes influence the relationship between an organization and information technology

D. Business processes are typically unaffected by changes in information systems

E. Business processes are a collection of standard operating procedures.

A. False

B. True

A. Inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales and marketing, and service

B. Procurement, operations, technology, sales and marketing, and services

C. Organization infrastructure, human resources, technology, and procurement

D. Procurement, inbound logistics, operations, technology, and outbound logistics

E. Inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, technology, and service

A. True

B. False

A. Sees the supply chain as the primary activity for adding value

B. Highlights specific activities in the business where competitive strategies can best be applied

C. Enables more effective product differentiation

D. Categorizes five related advantages for adding value to a firm's products or services

E. Categorizes four basic strategies a firm can use to enhance its value chain

A. Nike's use of technology to improve its product offerings

B. Bank of America acquiring Countrywide Financial Corporation to reach a large pool of new customers

C. Blockbuster combining traditional video rental with online video rental

D. Amazon's use of the Internet to sell books

E. Walmart's order entry and inventory management system to coordinate with suppliers

A. Best practices

B. Benchmarking

C. Strategic systems analysis

D. Secondary activities

E. Value chain analysis