Which of the following represent the primary activities of a firm?
A)Inbound logistics,operations,outbound logistics,sales and marketing,and service
B)Inbound logistics,operations,outbound logistics,technology,and service
C)Procurement,inbound logistics,operations,technology,and outbound logistics
D)Procurement,operations,technology,sales and marketing,and services
E)Organization infrastructure,human resources,technology,and procurement

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Inbound logistics deals with receiving and storing inputs; operations involve transforming inputs into finished products; outbound logistics encompasses storing and distributing finished products to customers; sales and marketing focuses on promoting and selling products; and service deals with providing after-sales support to customers. These five activities are the primary activities of a firm according to Porter's value chain model. Option A includes all five of these activities, making it the correct choice.

Which of the Following Represent the Primary Activities of a Firm