A manager has received an analysis of several cities being considered for a new order fulfillment center (warehouse) for the Shop at Home Network. The scores (scale is 10 points = best) are contained in the table below.
(a) If the manager weights the factors equally, how would the locations be ranked?
(b) If transportation costs and real estate costs are given weights that are triple the weights of the others, should the locations be ranked differently?
Definitions:
A Priori
Knowledge or justification that is independent of experience, often based on logical deduction.
Genetic Differences
Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the biological diversity and complexity of organisms, affecting traits from physical appearance to susceptibility to certain diseases.
Causal Relationships
A connection between two variables where a change in one directly causes a change in the other.
Dispositional Variables
Traits and characteristics that individuals bring to different situations, influencing their behavior and reactions.
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