Which of the Following Statements Regarding Proximity in the Location

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding proximity in the location decision is false?

• A) Service organizations find that proximity to market is the most critical success factor.
• B) Clustering among financial firms occurs because they need to be near their highly skilled labor supply.
• C) Perishability of raw materials is a good reason for manufacturers to locate near the customer and not their supplier.
• D) Manufacturers want to be near customers when their product is bulky, heavy, or fragile.

---

Definitions:

Unbiased Shortcuts

Decision-making heuristics or methods that attempt to minimize prejudice and preconceptions in order to speed up cognitive processing.

Male Images

Representations or depictions of men in various forms of media, which can influence societal perceptions and stereotypes.

Television Sexism

The portrayal of stereotypes, biases, and discriminatory attitudes towards genders on television, often favoring one gender over another.

Older Female Characters

Depictions or representations of aged or mature women in media, literature, and art, often reflecting societal attitudes toward aging and femininity.