TB Chapter 8 - Location Planning Quiz

Location decisions are basically one-time decisions usually made by new organizations.

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The fact that most types of firms are located in every section of the country suggests that in many cases, location decisions are not overly important; one location typically is as good as another.

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• False

You can't make a mistake by locating where labor costs are low.

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• False

Advanced communications has aided globalization.

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• False

The first step in developing location alternatives is identifying important factors.

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An example of a regional factor in location planning is the location of our markets (either existing or potential).

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A strategy that emphasizes convenience for the customers would probably select a single very large facility.

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For service organizations, the dominant factors in location analysis usually are market-related.

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• False

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) use the Center of Gravity method to establish starting grid co-ordinates.

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• False

Labor laws are an important site-related factor.

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• False