BADM 4801 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Whole Foods Market, Human Resources, Information System
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Support activities: research & development, information systems, human resources, account & finance, firm infrastructure, incl. processes, policies, & procedures. Primary activities: supply chain management, operations, distribution, marketing & sales, after-sales service. Support activities: human resources, declaration of interdependence. Sell highest quality natural and organic products available. Support communities and encourage local involvement: 5% of after-tax profits go to non-profit organization. Employee wages: accounting & finance, acquisition of wild oats, shared compensation, 5% days . Donate 5% of after-tax profits to local charities: ceo"s annual salary is , firm infrastructure, operations of the stores, transformation of the shopping experience , giving back to the community. Four drivers that help keep costs low. Input factors such as: raw materials, capital, labor, it services. Ex: middle east airlines (qatar & emirates: access to cheaper fuel, interest-free government loans, access to nighttime takeoffs and landings.