A location analysis has been narrowed down to two locations, A and B. The main factors in the decision will be supply of raw materials, which has a weight of 50, and labor cost, which has a weight of 50. The ratings for raw materials and labor are: for A, 3 and 4, respectively; for B, 5 and 3, respectively. Using the factor rating method, the manager should __________.

A location analysis has been narrowed down to two locations, A and B. The main factors in the decision will be supply of raw materials, which has a weight of 50, and labor cost, which has a weight of 50. The ratings for raw materials and labor are: for A, 3 and 4, respectively; for B, 5 and 3, respectively. Using the factor rating method, the manager should __________.



a) be indifferent between these locations

b) choose location A

c) choose location B

d) reject both locations

e) determine the capacity before deciding



Answer: C


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