A Firm Is Seeking a New Factory Location, and Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

A firm is seeking a new factory location, and is considering several countries worldwide. In some of these countries, child labor is prevalent; in others, working conditions and worker safety are inferior to conditions in the U.S. An operations manager paying attention to __________ will factor these issues into the location decision.

• A) ethical and social responsibility issues
• B) key success factors
• C) factor-rating systems
• D) geographic information systems
• E) regression models

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Definitions:

Training Technique

Methods or procedures used to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of individuals, aimed at improving their performance in specific tasks or roles.

Modelling

Demonstrates through personal behaviour the job performance expected of others.

Coaching

Involves an experienced person offering performance advice to a less-experienced person.