For a Firm Such as Nordstrom That Has No Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

For a firm such as Nordstrom that has no manufacturing operations,value is added by developing expertise in the procurement of finished goods and by displaying them in its stores in a way that enhances sales.In the value chain,procurement activities become the primary activity.This begins with ________ and ends with ________.

A) purchasing goods; operating stores
B) managing and distributing inventory; marketing and selling
C) partnering with vendors; marketing and selling
D) partnering with vendors; operating stores