Location decisions：練習題

Which factor is most likely to be the highest priority for an enterprise that manufactures heavy, bulky steel components from raw iron ore?

How does the infrastructure requirement of a call center differ from that of a car manufacturing plant?

An enterprise wants to expand into Country Y. Country Y has low labor costs but imposes high import tariffs on finished goods. What is the most likely strategy for the enterprise to minimize costs?

Why might a government offer a financial grant or a tax holiday to an enterprise to locate in a specific area?

Which of the following would be classified as a qualitative factor in a location decision?

State two factors that a retail clothing business would consider when deciding on a location.

Explain why a bulk-increasing industry, such as a beverage manufacturer, might choose to locate its factory near its customers.

Analyze how advancements in communication technology have influenced the location decisions of modern service-based businesses like call centers.

Location decisions
A new hair salon is deciding where to open its first branch.
(a) State two factors that would influence the choice of location for a service-based business.
(b) Why is proximity to customers particularly important for a retail business?

Location decisions
A multinational car manufacturer is looking for a location for a new factory in a developing country.
(a) Explain how government incentives might influence this decision.
(b) Identify and explain how the infrastructure of the country affects the choice of location.