MIS can add value to both primary and support activities within a business. Which of the following is not an example of a company adding value by the use of MIS in a support activity?
A) Netflix creating a business strategy for the video rental market that delivers videos via the mail
B) The human resources department creates a tracking system to efficiently reward employees based on their performance
C) Scottrade Corp. creating an online system for employees to track paychecks, benefits, wellness rewards program, and other employee benefit items
D) The University of Forks creates a program to automatically order office supplies such as pens and pads of paper for its employees

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Netflix creating a business strategy for the video rental market that delivers videos via the mail is an example of a primary activity (specifically, outbound logistics) rather than a support activity. Support activities include functions like human resources management and procurement, which support the primary activities of the business.

MIS Can Add Value to Both Primary and Support Activities