A Computer Company Looking for a New Location for a Plant

question 24

Essay

A computer company looking for a new location for a plant has determined three criteria to use to rate cities. Pair-wise comparisons are given. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Recreation } \\\text { Opportunities }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Proximity to } \\\text { University }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Cost of } \\\text { Living }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Recreation opportunities } & 1 & 1 / 3 & 1 / 5 \\\text { Proximity to university } & 3 & 1 & 1 / 4 \\\text { Cost of living } & 5 & 4 & 1\end{array}$$ Determine priorities for the three relative to the overall location goal.

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Definitions:

Service Enterprises

Businesses that provide intangible products or services to customers, rather than selling physical goods.

Anticipated Services

Services that are expected to be provided in the future as part of a business agreement or contract.

Aid To Management

Support or assistance provided to management teams through various tools, techniques, or resources to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A financial outline estimating the expected indirect production costs, such as utilities and rent for manufacturing facilities.