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34) Which of the following is not a criterion that influences manufacturing plant or warehouse facility location decisions?

A) Government barriers

B) Trading blocs

C) Environmental regulation

D) Immigration rules

E) Local labor costs

35) Which of the following is a criterion that influences manufacturing plant or warehouse facility location decisions?

A) Proximity to customers

B) Corporate policy

C) Competitor's locations

D) Competitive advantage

E) Host community politics

36) An important issue in facility location analysis is business climate. An unfavorable business climate could be indicated by which of the following?

A) Similar-sized businesses nearby

B) The willingness of local politicians to provide favorable treatment for a consideration

C) The presence of other foreign companies in the case of international locations

D) The local presence of companies in the same industry

E) An established educational institution nearby

F) None of the answers are correct

37) One of the objectives of facility location analysis is to select a site with the lowest total cost. Which of the following costs should be excluded from the analysis?

A) Historical costs

B) Inbound distribution costs

C) Land

D) Construction

E) Regional costs

38) One of the objectives of facility location analysis is to select a site with the lowest total cost. Which of the following costs should not be included in the analysis?

A) Outbound distribution costs

B) Incidental costs

C) Energy costs

D) Hidden costs

E) Taxes

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