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Appalachian State University - SCM 3660 1)What is the major difference in focus between a location decision in the service sector vs

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Appalachian State University - SCM 3660

1)What is the major difference in focus between a location decision in the service sector vs. the manufacturing sector?

    1. The focus in service is on revenue maximization, while the focus in manufacturing is on cost minimization.
    2. The focus in manufacturing is on revenue maximization, while the focus in service is on cost minimization.
    3. There is no difference in focus.
    4. The focus in manufacturing is on labor, while the focus in service is on raw materials.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What term refers to the location of competing companies near each other?
  1. battling
  2. clustering.
  3. centralizing
  4. neighboring

 

  1. Subway, with more than 27,000 outlets in the U.S., is planning for a new restaurant in Buffalo, New York. Three locations are being considered. The following table gives the factors for each site.

 

 

 

Factor

Weight

MaitlandMaitland

Baptist ChurchBaptist Church

Northside MallNorthside Mall

Space

0.35

60

75

85

Costs

0.25

40

85

30

Traffic density

0.20

45

85

65

Neighborhood income

0.15

45

75

45

Zoning laws

0.05

80

15

95

  1. Based on the given information, the best location in Buffalo for Subway to open the new restaurant is Baptist Church with a total weighted score of 76.50.

 

  1. If the weights for Space and Traffic density are reversed, the best location in Buffalo for Subway to open the new restaurant will be Baptist Church with a total weighted score of

 

  1. Which of the following methods is a mathematical technique used for finding the best location for a single distribution point that services several stores or areas?
    1. center-of-gravity method

B transportation model

C. factor-rating method

D.locational cost-volume analysis

 

  1. Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as one of the eight major determinants of volume and revenue for the service firm?
    1. competition in the area
    2. level of advertising expenditures
    3. operating policies of the firm
    4. quality of management

 

  1. Which of the following techniques might a service or retail organization use to make a location decision?
  1. transportation method
  2. traffic counts
  3. locational cost-volume analysis
  4. crossover charts

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What is a system that stores and displays information that can be linked to a geographic location?
  1. GIS
  2. CIM
  3. RFID
  4. ASRS

 

  1. Which of the following is NOT one of the three strategic approaches to competitive advantage?
  1. differentiation
  2. response
  3. cost leadership
  4. innovation

 

  1. Competing on differentiation is
  1. based upon flexibility.
  2. concerned with reliability of scheduling.
  3. based upon low-cost leadership.
  4. concerned with uniqueness.

 

  1. The creation of a unique advantage over competitors is referred as
  1. response.
  2. experience differentiation.
  3. differentiation.
  4. competitive advantage.

 

  1. Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of outsourcing?
  1. decreased logistics and inventory costs
  2. loss of control
  3. risks may not manifest themselves for years
  4. negative impact on employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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