Chp 8. Location Decisions
Practical Class
Questions
1.
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B)
C)
D)
E)
Industrial location analysis typically attempts to:
minimize costs.
maximize sales.
focus more on human resources.
avoid countries with strict environmental regulations.
ignore currency risks.
2.
Which of the following is usually NOT one of the top considerations in choosing a country
for a facility location?
availability of labor and labor productivity
exchange rates
attitude of governmental units
zoning regulations
location of markets
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
3.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
What is an approach to location analysis that includes both qualitative and quantitative
considerations?
transportation model
factor-rating method
center-of-gravity method
simulation
linear programming
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Problem 4