Description : Which of th rather than a manufacturing firm? of the following is most likely to kely to affect the location deci on decision of a service firm a. energy and utility utility costs b. attitude ... unions c. parking and access d. cost of shipping shipping finished finished goods e. labor costs
Last Answer : c. parking and acces
Description : Which of these factors factors would be consider be considered when ed when making a location ocation decision decision at the site level? a. government government rules, attitudes, ... availability availability of utilities utilities e. proximity proximity to raw materials materials and customers
Last Answer : c. zoning regulations
Description : Which of these factors would be co d be considered when making a lo ng a location decision at the region/community level? a. government government rules, attitudes, attitudes ... zoning restrictions restrictions d. environmental environmental impact issues e. proximity to raw materials and customers
Last Answer : e. proximity to raw materials and customers
Description : Which of the following met Which of the following methods best considers intan hods best considers intangible costs related to a l gible costs related to a location decision? ocation decision? a) ... b)Location break-even analysis c)Transportation method d)Assignment method e) None of the above
Last Answer : b)Location break-even analysis
Description : Product Production and ion and/or shipping costs are always considered in which of the following locat g location decision methods? a. factor rating method b. transportation method c. locational locational break-even break-even analysis analysis d. center-of-gravity center-of-gravity method
Last Answer : b. transportation method
Description : Which of the following following methods methods best considers considers intangible intangible costs related related to a location location decision? a. crossover crossover methods methods b. ... rating analysis d. the transportation transportation method e. the assignment assignment method
Last Answer : d. the transportation transportation method
Description : What is the m What is the major differe ajor difference in focus bet nce in focus between locat ween location decision ion decisions in the service sect s in the service sector and in or and ... minimization d)The focus in manufacturing is on raw materials, while the focus in service is on labour
Last Answer : c)The focus in service is revenue maximization, while the focus in manufacturing is cost minimization
Description : Communi Community attitudes, zoni es, zoning restrictions, and qua and quality of labor force are l ce are likely to be considered in which of the fo considered in which of the following ... analysis analysis c. center-of-gravity center-of-gravity method d. simulation e. factor rating method
Last Answer : e. factor rating method
Description : A location location decision decision for an appliance appliance manufacturer manufacturer would tend to have a(an) a. cost focus b. labor focus c. revenue revenue focus d. environmental focus e. education education focus
Last Answer : a. cost focus
Description : When making a location location decision decision at the country country level, which of these would be considered? a. corporate corporate desires desires b. land/construction costs land/ ... , highway, waterway waterway systems systems d. zoning restrictions restrictions e. location of markets
Last Answer : e. location of markets
Description : Which of the following costs would be considered a fixed cost? A. Raw materials. B. Depreciation. C. Bad-debt losses. D. Production labor.
Last Answer : B. Depreciation.
Description : This strategy will concentrate on the Traditional and Low End segment. Competitive advantage will be gained by keeping R&D costs, Production costs, and raw materials costs to a minimum, ... Life Cycle Focus d. Differentiation Strategy with a Product Life Cycle Focus e. Broad Differentiation
Last Answer : b. Niche Cost Leader
Description : Factors Factors affecting affecting location location decisions decisions include include a)Proximity to markets, proximity to suppliers, proximity to athletic facilities b)Site costs, transportation availability, labour ... in college d)Utility costs, zoning, altitude of city e)All of the above
Last Answer : e)All of the above
Description : The transportation method, when applied to location analysis a. minimizes total fixed costs b. minimizes total production and transportation costs c. maximizes maximizes revenues revenues d. minimizes minimizes the movement movement of goods
Last Answer : b. minimizes total production and transportation costs
Description : Which of the following is not a component of working capital? (A) Raw materials is stock (B) Finished products in stock (C) Transportation facilities (D) Semi-finished products in the process
Last Answer : (C) Transportation facilities
Description : Geographic Information Systems can assist the location decision by a. ion by a. automating cen ating center of gr ter of gravity pro avity problems b. computerizing factor ... transportation method solutions e. giving good Internet Internet placement placement for virtual virtual storefronts
Last Answer : c. combining geography with demographic analysis
Description : Traffic counts and purchasing power analysis of drawing area are techniqu echniques associated with a. an industrial location decision b. a manufacturing location decision a manufacturing location ... service location decision d. the factor rating method e. the transportation transportation method
Last Answer : c. a retail or professional service location decision
Description : Sunk costs are: (a) relevant for decision making (b) Not relevant for decision making (c) cost to be incurred in future (d) future costs
Last Answer : (b) Not relevant for decision making
Description : A location location decision decision for a traditional traditional department department store (Macy's) (Macy's) would tend to have a(n) a. cost focus b. labor focus c. revenue focus d. environmental environmental focus
Last Answer : c. revenue focus
Description : Why is the least cost' known as decision making factor for ideal location of an industry ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : 'Least cost' is the decision making factor in a location for the industry because if the profit has to be maximum, the cost has to be minimum.
Description : Why is the ‘least cost’ known as decision making factor for ideal location of an industry? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Manufacturing activity tends to locate at the most appropriate place where all the factors of industrial locations are either available or can be arranged at a lower cost.
Description : When making a location decision at the region/community level, which of these would be considered? a. government government rules, attitudes, attitudes, stability, stability, incentives incentives b ... d. zoning restrictions restrictions e. air, rail, highway, highway, waterway waterway systems
Last Answer : c. cost and availability of utilities
Description : Location decisions Location decisions should consi should consider all der all of the followi he following except ng except a. Product cost b. Access to markets Access to markets c. Access to labour skills d. Local government government tax incentives
Last Answer : a. Product cost
Description : Access to raw material is the main basis for the location of- (1) Surgarcance industry (2) Aluminium industry (3) Electronic industry (4) Hi-tech industry
Last Answer : (1) Surgarcance industry Explanation: To retain the sugar content, the cane has to be processed as soon as possible after harvesting; therefore the processing plants (mills) are located near the major areas of sugar cane production. The sucrose content depletes very fast.
Description : Examine the role played by the availability of raw materials in influencing location of industries. -Geography
Last Answer : Industries which use heavy and bulky raw materials in their primary stage in large quantities, are usually located near the supply of the raw materials. It is true in the case of raw ... . Thus, availability of raw material plays an important role in influencing the location of an industry.
Description : Explain how the following have played a part in the location of the Tata Iron and Steel Company: (i) Raw materials. (ii) Transport. -Geography
Last Answer : The Tata Iron and Steel Co. The Iron and Steel Industry is primarily a rawmaterial oriented industry using cheap and weight loosing raw materials. (i) Raw Materials : High grade haematite ... enjoys good transport facilities. Kolkata located at a distance of 240 kms, provides port facilities.
Description : Service location decisions typically attempt to a. minimize costs b. consider global consider global implications implications c. decrease decrease labor costs d. be environmentally environmentally friendly friendly e. none of the above
Last Answer : e. none of the above
Description : Which of the following following is most likely to affect the location ocation strategy strategy of a manufacturing anufacturing firm? a. appearance/image appearance/image of the area b. utility costs c. purchasing purchasing power of drawing drawing area d. competition competition in the area
Last Answer : b. utility costs
Description : Consider the production of ammonia from methene and air as raw materials. The catalysts used are: (i) __________ for steam reforming of methane and (ii) __________ for ammonia synthesis. (A) (i) - Ni/Al2O3 ; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/ ... (i) - Ni/Al2O3 ; (ii) - Fe/Al2O3 (D) (i) - Fe/Al2O3 ; (ii) - Ni/Al2O3
Last Answer : (C) (i) - Ni/Al2O3 ; (ii) - Fe/Al2O3
Description : One of the reasons a project life cycle is split into phases is to: a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project. b. balance the costs of work in each phase of ... the major deployments of resources throughout the project. d. chunk work into time periods of similar durations.
Last Answer : a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project.
Description : One of the reasons a project life cycle is split into phases is to: a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project. b. balance the costs of work in each phase ... the major deployments of resources throughout the project. d. chunk work into time periods of similar durations.
Description : )Which of the following is NOT one of the primary needs for good project scheduling? 1. Cutting costs and reducing time 2. Decreasing the time required for decision making 3. Eliminating idle time 4. Developing better trouble shooting procedures.
Last Answer : 4. Developing better trouble shooting procedures.
Description : Many sophisticated techniques or tolls are useful in decision-making. Which of the following is a tool that helps managers figure out how much to produce and points out the relationship between revenues, ... Marginal analysis ; (b) Breakeven analysis ; (c) Ratio analysis ; (d) Financial analysis
Last Answer : (b) Breakeven analysis ;
Description : Which of the Which of the following is following is the least the least likely decision likely decision to be made by made by Operations Operations Managers? a. How much How much capacity is ... a facility e. Designing and Designing and improving the improving the jobs of jobs of the workforce
Last Answer : . Deciding which market areas to manufacture products for
Last Answer : The main raw material for making corrugated iron is HR coil.
Last Answer : : The main raw material for making coils is pyrofreud
Last Answer : Gypsum is one of the raw materials for making cement.
Last Answer : Cotton lintus , bamboo pulp , wood pulp
Last Answer : Coal and mineral oil.
Description : The main reason a manufacturer may try to prohibit intermediaries from selling its products outside designated sales territories is to 1. tighten its control over distribution of its products 2. ... other manufacturers 3. incorporate selective distribution 4. contain costs 5. none of these
Last Answer : tighten its control over distribution of its products
Description : The main reason a manufacturer may try to prohibit intermediaries from selling its products outside designated sales territories is to A)tighten its control over distribution of its products. B)discourage competition from other manufacturers. C)incorporate selective distribution. D)contain costs.
Last Answer : A)tighten its control over distribution of its products.
Description : An approach to location anal on analysis that include includes both qualitative and quantitative considerations is a. locational cost-volume b. factor rating c. transportation model d. assignment assignment method e. make or buy analysis
Last Answer : b. factor rating
Description : Evaluating lo ting location alternatives by c ves by comparing the ing their composite (weighted-averag -average) scores involves involves a. factor rating analysis b. cost- ... transportation model analysis analysis d. linear regression regression analysis e. crossover crossover analysis
Last Answer : a. factor rating analysis
Description : What is least likely to be considered a part of the context that a speaker must consider before giving a speech about climate change?
Last Answer : The Quality Of The Speaker's Ideas.
Description : This strategy will allow us to maintain a presence in every market segment. Competitive advantage will be gained by keeping R&D costs, Production costs and raw material costs to a minimum, ... Life Cycle Focus d. Differentiation Strategy with a Product Life Cycle Focus e. Broad Differentiation
Last Answer : a. Broad Cost Leader
Description : This strategy attempts to gain a competitive advantage by keeping R&D costs, production costs and raw material costs to a minimum in order to compete on the basis of price. The product life ... Life Cycle Focus d. Differentiation strategy with a Product Life Cycle Focus e. Broad Differentiation
Last Answer : c. Cost Leader with Product Life Cycle Focus
Description : A System in which a transaction access and updates a file quickly enough to affect the original decision making is called 1) Real time system 2) time sharing system 3) both of above 4) None of above
Last Answer : 1) Real time system
Description : A System in which a transaction access and updates a file quickly enough to affect the original decision making is called 1 Real time system 2 time sharing system 3 both of above 4 None of above
Last Answer : 1 Real time system
Description : Materials used to document decision making should be managed as?
Last Answer : RecordsNon record materialspersonal files
Description : When making a decision, what is more important to consider?
Last Answer : Too abstract, PnL. Could you give us a concrete example? Most decisions are not based on abstractions.