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Which of the following is a factor that managers consider when assessing the desirability of a particular site for their operations?
Which of the following is a factor that managers consider when assessing the desirability of a particular site for their operations?
- Proximity to customers and suppliers (correct)
- Proximity to competitors
- Proximity to recreational facilities
- Proximity to government agencies
Which of the following is a general locational factor for all types of organizations?
Which of the following is a general locational factor for all types of organizations?
- Availability of raw materials
- Availability of technology
- Proximity to markets (correct)
- Availability of skilled labor
Which of the following is a specific locational factor required for manufacturing organizations?
Which of the following is a specific locational factor required for manufacturing organizations?
- Availability of raw materials (correct)
- Proximity to markets
- Availability of technology
- Availability of skilled labor
Which of the following is a controllable factor affecting facility location in operations management?
Which of the following is a controllable factor affecting facility location in operations management?
Which of the following is an uncontrollable factor affecting facility location in operations management?
Which of the following is an uncontrollable factor affecting facility location in operations management?
Study Notes
Factors Affecting Facility Location
- Proximity to raw materials is a factor that managers consider when assessing the desirability of a particular site for their operations.
- Accessibility to transportation networks is a general locational factor for all types of organizations.
- Availability of skilled labor is a specific locational factor required for manufacturing organizations.
- Labor costs, by contrast, are a controllable factor affecting facility location in operations management.
- Climate and natural disasters are uncontrollable factors affecting facility location in operations management.
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Test your knowledge on the factors affecting facility location in operations management. This quiz will assess your understanding of the process of determining a geographic site for a firm's operations, including factors such as proximity to customers and suppliers, labor costs, and transportation costs.
