Question 1

For what range of output would you prefer site C?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For what range of output would you...

Question 2

The first step in the location decision process is to determine a short list of approximately 3 or 4 potential sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement is not associated with the basic steps in the location decision process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminate some sites to develop a short list of three or four sites. 
B)  Identify important search parameters and factors. 
C)  Maximize the number of sites considered. 
D)  Visit short-listed sites. 
E)  Gather information on appropriate sites. 
A)  Eliminate some sites to develop a short list of three or four sites. 
B)  Identify important search parameters and factors. 
C)  Maximize the number of sites considered. 
D)  Visit short-listed sites. 
E)  Gather information on appropriate sites.

Question 4

Which of the following are community/site-related considerations in location decisions?
I.Location of raw materials.
II.Labour laws.
III.Land prices.
IV.Room for expansion.

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II 
B)  I, III 
C)  III, IV 
D)  I, III, IV 
E)  I, II, III, IV 
A)  I, II 
B)  I, III 
C)  III, IV 
D)  I, III, IV 
E)  I, II, III, IV

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning location analysis best typifies the situation for most location decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regional and country level factors are more important than local community factors. 
B)  Local community factors are more important than regional and country level factors. 
C)  Availability of raw materials tends to be the dominant factor. 
D)  Labour costs tend to emerge as the dominant factor. 
E)  One or more factors stated dominate the decision. 
A)  Regional and country level factors are more important than local community factors. 
B)  Local community factors are more important than regional and country level factors. 
C)  Availability of raw materials tends to be the dominant factor. 
D)  Labour costs tend to emerge as the dominant factor. 
E)  One or more factors stated dominate the decision.

Question 6

Given,the information below on scores of three location alternatives,which alternative would you recommend?
 Why?

Accepted Answer

Composite scores are

Question 7

For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site B or site C?

Accepted Answer

30,000 uni

Question 8

What would be total annual costs for the Alpha Ave.location with 20 persons living there?

Accepted Answer

A)  $4,000 
B)  $10,000 
C)  $16,000 
D)  $20,000 
E)  $26,000 
A)  $4,000 
B)  $10,000 
C)  $16,000 
D)  $20,000 
E)  $26,000

Question 9

For service organizations,the dominant factor in location analysis is usually market-related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

-What are total costs for site A for a quantity of 5,000 units per year?

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-What are total costs for site...

Question 11

One of the factors affecting location decisions is the company's position in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For what range of output would you prefer site B?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For what range of output would you...

Question 13

The method for determining location alternatives which minimizes distribution costs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  break-even analysis. 
B)  transportation method. 
C)  factor rating analysis. 
D)  linear regression. 
E)  centre of gravity method. 
A)  break-even analysis. 
B)  transportation method. 
C)  factor rating analysis. 
D)  linear regression. 
E)  centre of gravity method.

Question 14

For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site A or site B?

Accepted Answer

10,000 uni

Question 15

If annual demand is estimated to be 20,000 units,which location should the company select?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlanta. 
B)  Phoenix 
C)  Either Atlanta or Phoenix. 
D)  Neither Atlanta nor Phoenix. 
A)  Atlanta. 
B)  Phoenix 
C)  Either Atlanta or Phoenix. 
D)  Neither Atlanta nor Phoenix.

Question 16

The centre of gravity method is a location planning technique that determines a composite score from factor evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If it is estimated that thirty persons will be living in this new chapter house,which location should PhUN select?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha Ave. 
B)  Beta Blvd. 
C)  Either Alpha Ave. or Beta Blvd. 
D)  Neither Alpha Ave. nor Beta Blvd. 
A)  Alpha Ave. 
B)  Beta Blvd. 
C)  Either Alpha Ave. or Beta Blvd. 
D)  Neither Alpha Ave. nor Beta Blvd.

Question 18

Relative to manufacturing firms,location decisions for service businesses tend to be focused on revenue potential rather than being cost focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Large national and international retailers such as Walmart,Sears,and Future Shop typically avoid locating in the same area as their competitors when opening a new store in a particular city.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not an accurate statement concerning location decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location decisions are influenced by the availability of labour. 
B)  The starting point for location decision process is developing a list of potential locations. 
C)  Location decisions generally involve long-term commitments. 
D)  Visiting a number of potential sites is typically part of the location decision process. 
E)  An organization's position in the supply chain influences location decisions. 
A)  Location decisions are influenced by the availability of labour. 
B)  The starting point for location decision process is developing a list of potential locations. 
C)  Location decisions generally involve long-term commitments. 
D)  Visiting a number of potential sites is typically part of the location decision process. 
E)  An organization's position in the supply chain influences location decisions.

Exam 8: A: Location Planning and Analysis

For what range of output would you prefer site C?

The first step in the location decision process is to determine a short list of approximately 3 or 4 potential sites.

Which statement is not associated with the basic steps in the location decision process?

Which of the following are community/site-related considerations in location decisions? I.Location of raw materials. II.Labour laws. III.Land prices. IV.Room for expansion.

Which of the following statements concerning location analysis best typifies the situation for most location decisions?

Given,the information below on scores of three location alternatives,which alternative would you recommend? Why?

For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site B or site C?

What would be total annual costs for the Alpha Ave.location with 20 persons living there?

For service organizations,the dominant factor in location analysis is usually market-related.

-What are total costs for site A for a quantity of 5,000 units per year?

One of the factors affecting location decisions is the company's position in the supply chain.

For what range of output would you prefer site B?

The method for determining location alternatives which minimizes distribution costs is:

For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site A or site B?

If annual demand is estimated to be 20,000 units,which location should the company select?

The centre of gravity method is a location planning technique that determines a composite score from factor evaluation.

If it is estimated that thirty persons will be living in this new chapter house,which location should PhUN select?

Relative to manufacturing firms,location decisions for service businesses tend to be focused on revenue potential rather than being cost focused.

Large national and international retailers such as Walmart,Sears,and Future Shop typically avoid locating in the same area as their competitors when opening a new store in a particular city.

Which of the following is not an accurate statement concerning location decisions?

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

A: Product Design

B: Product Design

A: Strategic Capacity Planning

B: Strategic Capacity Planning

A: Process Design and Facility Layout

B: Process Design and Facility Layout

A: Design of Work Systems

B: Design of Work Systems

B: Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

A: Statistical Quality Control

B: Statistical Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

A: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

B: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

A: Waiting-Line Analysis

B: Waiting-Line Analysis

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