A National Drugstore Chain Prefers to Operate One Outlet in a Town

question 13

Multiple Choice

A national drugstore chain prefers to operate one outlet in a town that has four major market segments.The number of potential customers in each segment,along with the location coordinates,are given below.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Market } \\\text { Segment }\end{array} & \mathrm { x } & \mathrm { y } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Number of } \\\text { Customers }\end{array} \\\hline 1 & 2 & 18 & 1200 \\2 & 15 & 17 & 700 \\3 & 2 & 2 & 1800 \\4 & 14 & 2 & 2500 \\\hline\end{array}$$
Which would be the best location using the center of gravity method?

• A) x > 10, y < 5
• B) x < 10, y > 5
• C) x < 9, y < 6
• D) x < 11, y > 8

Comprehend the origins and development of Facebook as an example of successful planning and innovation.

Understand the relationship between planning and organizational functions.

Grasp the concept of management by objectives (MBO) and its role in operational planning.

Recognize different types of planning and their importance in strategizing.

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