Supershirtco plans to open a new factory and is looking for a suitable location. They have narrowed their choice down to three locations, Lima, Peru; Rome, Italy; and Nome, Alaska. They have defined four factors and have assigned weights to these factors as follows: wage rates (60), construction costs (20), logistics (10), and climate (10). They then rated the three locations for the four factors, using a scale of one to five. Their ratings are as follows:
(a) Calculate the scores for each location.
(b) According to the model which location should they choose?
Definitions:
Leaders
Individuals who guide or influence a group towards achieving goals through inspiration and direction.
Sales Incentive Program
A structured plan designed to motivate and reward sales staff for meeting or exceeding sales targets through various rewards such as bonuses, prizes, or commissions.
Straight Commission
A compensation structure where employees are paid solely based on the sales they generate, with no fixed salary.
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