29.The value chain modelRequired to answer. Single choice.

(2 Points)

sees the supply chain as the primary activity for adding value.

highlights all activities in the business where competitive strategies can best be implemented.

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

come up with candidate applications of information systems in the value chain at your business and decide which to develop first.

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

30.Network economicsRequired to answer. Single choice.

(2 Points)

applies traditional economics to networked users.

sees the cost of adding new members almost zero.

balances the high cost of adding new members to a community against the lower cost of using network infrastructure.

understand that The value of a community of people grows with size.

B and D

31.Which of the following activities would you perform to measure and compare your business processes to similar processes of other companies within your industry?Required to answer. Single choice.

(1 Point)

strategic systems analysis

value chain analysis

benchmarking

best practices

32.A manufacturer of large passenger aircrafts may be least concerned about this marketplace force.Required to answer. Single choice.

(1 Point)

product differentiation

new market entrants

traditional competitors

low number of suppliers