The culture of a company can be a cost-efficient value chain activity because it can allow for safeguarding internalized operating benefits. distinguish a company's capacity integration efforts. spur worker pride in productivity and continuous improvement. foster quality technological enhancements. increase a company's bargaining power with suppliers.

Allow for safeguarding internalized operating benefits

Explanation:

A value chain is a model of looking at all of your business processes and figuring out how to gain a competitive advantage by focusing on developing maximum value in your product or service, while keeping your profit margins in the green at the same time. So since the value chain activity involves looking inward to better utilize one's strength so as to increase it's competitive advantage, it will help safeguard internalized operating benefits.