According to M. E. Porter, which of the following reflects primary activities in the value chain?
A) inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service
B) procurement, inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service
C) procurement, technology development, human resources management, developing infrastructure
D) technology development, human resources management, operations, developing infrastructure

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According to M. E. Porter, the primary activities in the value chain are inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. Choice A includes all of these activities, making it the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D include some primary activities, but also include other secondary or support activities, which are not part of the primary value chain.