be a little behind. An example of a company that needs to keep up to date is a car manufacturer. The Technology Department is a vital area here because it provides the company with an edge by increasing the level of productivity through implementation of new technology. Also if the car manufacturer is not constantly staying ahead in the technology of the car itself then they will fall behind their competitors. An example of a company where technology might not be as important would be an accounting firm that deals mostly with individuals or families as opposed to companies or large firms. This company can afford to use slightly outdated technology because most accounting software requirements are not that great. Although they must obviously have some technology, the need to stay at the cutting edge is not that great.Creating a value chain model is not an easy task for any organization. However, the need for the model is too great for any company not to complete one. Therefore, the leaders of the company must put serious consideration into what each department does for the organization. When creating the value chain model the company must look beyond the primary departments and study the support departments to see how much they help the organization. If the support department is capable of having an extreme positive effect on the money making process then it is possible that they rank above one of the primary departments in the model....
