a. 1. Although most organizations may make the location decision infrequently, there are some organizations that make the decision quite regularly and often. Provide one or two examples. How might their approach to the location decision differ from the norm?
2. List factors, other than globalization, that affect the location decision.
3. Explain the assumptions behind the center-of-gravity method. How can the model be used in a service facility location?
b. 1. What are the three steps to locational cost-volume analysis?
2. “Manufacturers locate near their resources, retailers locate near their customers.” Discuss this statement, with reference to the proximity-to-markets arguments covered in the text. Can you think of a counter-example in each case? Support your choices.
3. Why shouldn’t low wage rates alone be sufficient to select a location?
