Question 1

Reasons for a poor choice of location can include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  political factors 
B)  rising exchange rates 
C)  tax incentives 
D)  follow-the-crowd mentality 
A)  political factors 
B)  rising exchange rates 
C)  tax incentives 
D)  follow-the-crowd mentality

Question 2

Location decisions are frequently made based on tangible criteria such as revenue and costs. However, other intangible criteria often influence locations decisions. Identify some of these criteria and discuss them.

Accepted Answer

Some of the intangible criteria that oft

Question 3

What is the score for the 23rd St. and Lexington. Ave. location?

Accepted Answer

A)  24.50 
B)  23.50 
C)  25.40 
D)  100.00 
A)  24.50 
B)  23.50 
C)  25.40 
D)  100.00

Question 4

When cost is a key factor, __________ evaluates the total cost associated with alternative location sites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When cost is a key factor, __________...

Question 5

The location decisions of manufacturing firms often use break-even analysis, mathematical models, and simulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Political risk, unions, and exchange rates are among the __________ that affect which country will be selected as a location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Political risk, unions, and exchange rates are...

Question 7

In choosing a country for a facility location, which of the following is usually not one of the major considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning regulations 
B)  availability of labor and labor productivity 
C)  exchange rates 
D)  location of markets 
A)  zoning regulations 
B)  availability of labor and labor productivity 
C)  exchange rates 
D)  location of markets

Question 8

What is the primary objective of a firm's location strategy? How is this objective carried out by manufacturing, and how does that differ for service firms?

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of a firm's locati

Question 9

Co-location decisions by retailing firms are done because of revenue benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The __________ and the __________ methods are two of the most commonly employed methods for service facility location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ and the __________ methods are...

Question 11

Kim needs to decide which product distribution center to use to supply her four nail salons. The four locations are at coordinates shown in the following table. The volume of products required from by each store is also provided. What is the center of gravity of the distribution center relative to the salons? $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Location }  & \text { X-coordinate } & \text { Y-coordinate } & \text { Volume } \
\hline \text { Uptown } & 30 & 70 & 200 \
\hline \text { Midtown } & 40 & 50 & 350 \
\hline \text { Lower East Side } & 50 & 30 & 150 \
\hline \text { Lower West Side } & 10 & 20 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  X = 35.625; Y = 47.50 
B)  X = 28.50; Y = 38.00 
C)  X = 28,500; Y = 38,000 
D)  X = 47.50; Y = 35.625 
A)  X = 35.625; Y = 47.50 
B)  X = 28.50; Y = 38.00 
C)  X = 28,500; Y = 38,000 
D)  X = 47.50; Y = 35.625

Question 12

Mathematical simulation often drives the location decision in the call center industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following decision-making tools can be used to locate services except

Accepted Answer

A)  center of gravity method 
B)  factor rating method 
C)  break-even analysis 
D)  mathematical modelling and simulation 
A)  center of gravity method 
B)  factor rating method 
C)  break-even analysis 
D)  mathematical modelling and simulation

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding location is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location of service facilities should be close to the customers. 
B)  Locating a manufacturing plant close to customers is important. 
C)  Cost is not an important factor in location decisions. 
D)  Firms should always locate where the cheapest labor is available. 
A)  Location of service facilities should be close to the customers. 
B)  Locating a manufacturing plant close to customers is important. 
C)  Cost is not an important factor in location decisions. 
D)  Firms should always locate where the cheapest labor is available.

Question 15

Is the role of labor productivity more important than low wages in location decisions? Explain and use an example.

Accepted Answer

The role of labor productivity and low w

Question 16

Foot traffic counts and local purchasing power are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the factor rating method 
B)  a retail or professional service location decision 
C)  the regression method 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the factor rating method 
B)  a retail or professional service location decision 
C)  the regression method 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Clustering in the manufacturing sector is done to reduce transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Kim's fourth nail salon was such a success that she decided to use the same basis to open a fifth location. Her data is shown in the following table. Determine which location alternative should be chosen on the basis of the maximum composite score.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kim's fourth nail salon was such a...

Question 19

Location is important for manufacturers for __________ efficiencies and for service firms for __________ flows.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Location is important for manufacturers for __________...

Question 20

Service providers do not have to be in close proximity to their customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Reasons for a poor choice of location can include all of the following except

Location decisions are frequently made based on tangible criteria such as revenue and costs. However, other intangible criteria often influence locations decisions. Identify some of these criteria and discuss them.

What is the score for the 23rd St. and Lexington. Ave. location?

When cost is a key factor, __________ evaluates the total cost associated with alternative location sites.

The location decisions of manufacturing firms often use break-even analysis, mathematical models, and simulation.

Political risk, unions, and exchange rates are among the __________ that affect which country will be selected as a location.

In choosing a country for a facility location, which of the following is usually not one of the major considerations?

What is the primary objective of a firm's location strategy? How is this objective carried out by manufacturing, and how does that differ for service firms?

Co-location decisions by retailing firms are done because of revenue benefits.

The and the methods are two of the most commonly employed methods for service facility location.

Mathematical simulation often drives the location decision in the call center industry.

All of the following decision-making tools can be used to locate services except

Which of the following statements regarding location is true?

Is the role of labor productivity more important than low wages in location decisions? Explain and use an example.

Foot traffic counts and local purchasing power are associated with

Clustering in the manufacturing sector is done to reduce transportation costs.

Kim's fourth nail salon was such a success that she decided to use the same basis to open a fifth location. Her data is shown in the following table. Determine which location alternative should be chosen on the basis of the maximum composite score.

Location is important for manufacturers for efficiencies and for service firms for flows.

Service providers do not have to be in close proximity to their customers.

Operations Management and You

Designing Products and Processes

Process and Service Design

Managing Processes

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Managing Capacity

Managing Inventory

Managing Quality

Supply Chain Design

Managing Supply Chains

Working With Projects

Filters

Exam 12: Finding the Right Location

Reasons for a poor choice of location can include all of the following except

Location decisions are frequently made based on tangible criteria such as revenue and costs. However, other intangible criteria often influence locations decisions. Identify some of these criteria and discuss them.

What is the score for the 23rd St. and Lexington. Ave. location?

When cost is a key factor, __________ evaluates the total cost associated with alternative location sites.

The location decisions of manufacturing firms often use break-even analysis, mathematical models, and simulation.

Political risk, unions, and exchange rates are among the __________ that affect which country will be selected as a location.

In choosing a country for a facility location, which of the following is usually not one of the major considerations?

What is the primary objective of a firm's location strategy? How is this objective carried out by manufacturing, and how does that differ for service firms?

Co-location decisions by retailing firms are done because of revenue benefits.

The __________ and the __________ methods are two of the most commonly employed methods for service facility location.

Mathematical simulation often drives the location decision in the call center industry.

All of the following decision-making tools can be used to locate services except

Which of the following statements regarding location is true?

Is the role of labor productivity more important than low wages in location decisions? Explain and use an example.

Foot traffic counts and local purchasing power are associated with

Clustering in the manufacturing sector is done to reduce transportation costs.

Kim's fourth nail salon was such a success that she decided to use the same basis to open a fifth location. Her data is shown in the following table. Determine which location alternative should be chosen on the basis of the maximum composite score.

Location is important for manufacturers for __________ efficiencies and for service firms for __________ flows.

Service providers do not have to be in close proximity to their customers.

Operations Management and You

Designing Products and Processes

Process and Service Design

Managing Processes

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Managing Capacity

Managing Inventory

Managing Quality

Supply Chain Design

Managing Supply Chains

Working With Projects

Filters

The and the methods are two of the most commonly employed methods for service facility location.

Location is important for manufacturers for efficiencies and for service firms for flows.