Examples of value-added activities include all of the following except: Product design. Material movement. Assembly activities. Establish an effective distribution network.

Material movement

Explanation:

Value added activities like the name implies means any activities that add value towards an already pre-determined aim. It could come in various ways so far the major objective was achieved.

From the options given above, material movement is not an example of value-added activity due to the fact that it does not helps towards acieving any aim but rather waste valuable time. Imagine moving sand particles (Material) from point A to point B knowing fully well that the sand would not be used for anything at any particular point in time.

protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated is not an argument in favor of protectionism.