Read and answer the following questions.

1-Why Does It Cost More per Unit to Add a Second Shift?

2- Why Is It Best to Fund Major Investments with Long-Term Financing?

3-Discuss the role of a follower. Why do you think so little emphasis is given to followership compared to leadership in an organization?

4-What is the difference between a company's internal value chain and the industry value chain? What is the relationship between vertical integration and the industry value chain?

5-What value creation activities should a company outsource to independent suppliers? What are the risks involved in outsourcing these activities?