Economic Theories and Models Quiz

What is ranked as the most important criterion for location decision according to Table 8?

• Product quality

• Territory enthusiasm and dynamism

• Proximity and access to an international airport

• Capacity to exchange know-how

Which category has the highest percentage of criteria considered important or very important by more than 50% of companies?

• Strategy and governance

• Performance and risks

• Territory

• Product quality

According to the article, what is an important criterion for a company's location strategy?

• Innovation capacity

• Proximity to airports

• Number of employees

• Office size

What does the paper suggest is necessary for understanding location issues?

• A global vision of value creation and value capture

• A focus on cost reduction

• An increase in workforce

• A decrease in product quality

What are the key elements in location decisions for corporate activities?

• Product quality, market proximity, and time to market

• Cost of production, fiscal pressure, and labor costs

• Supply chain management, inventory, and automation

• High schools, universities, and research centers

What does the location context help companies to create?

• High labor costs

• Weak fiscal pressure

• Favorable conditions for communication and confidence

• Increased production costs

What is a surprising observation about the criteria for location decisions?

• The weak significance of supply and suppliers

• The importance of high schools and universities

• The focus on product quality and market proximity

• The emphasis on labor costs and fiscal pressure

What percentage of companies mentioned the 'e/£' parity as a criterion for location decision?

• 10%

• 25%

• 37%

• 50%

Which criterion is mentioned by less than a third of companies in their location decision?

• Made in France

• Dynamic artistic environment

• Labour cost

• Proximity to airports

What is the importance given to the criteria for companies from Isere and Rhône-Alps?

• Increases to 30%

• Increases to 50%

• Increases to 65%

• Increases to 80%