Asked by Cynthia Frias on May 16, 2024

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Pacific Rim Gasket and Seal Company manufactures a variety of rubber gaskets and seals for use in the automotive industry. In using a value chain philosophy, Pacific Rim Gasket and Seal would most likely do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) de-emphasise the role of product delivery to customers or clients.
B) focus on quality issues that relate directly to activities performed by the organisation.
C) build quality into all aspects of operations.
D) address quality issues that result from networks relationship with contractors.
E) expect the organisation's employees to stress quality in transforming raw materials into a finished good or service.

Value Chain Philosophy

An approach focusing on the full range of activities required to create and deliver a product or service to consumers, emphasizing the addition of value at each step.

Product Delivery

The process that encompasses all steps from the placing of orders to the final receipt of a product by the end consumer, including shipping and handling.

Quality Issues

Problems associated with the inability of a product or service to meet specified standards or expectations.

  • Identify the importance of the value chain in converting raw materials into completed products or services.
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Tracy ZhangMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The value chain philosophy emphasizes the importance of each step in the production process, including product delivery to customers, which is a critical component of customer satisfaction and value creation. Therefore, de-emphasizing the role of product delivery would not align with the principles of a value chain approach.