$0$ Value$-$added and non$-$value$-$added activities LO$4$

Some activities add value to an organisation, while others do not.

Required

Determine whether each of the following activities is likely to be value$-$added or non$-$value$-$added,

and explain your choice.

$($a$)$ Inspection activities

$($b$)$ Moving materials to workstations

$($c$)$ Manufacturing extra inventory to keep employees busy

$($d$)$ Packing to fill a customer order

$($e$)$ Product design initiatives