The Founder of Rainbow Fine China Wants to Open Its

question 115

Multiple Choice

The founder of Rainbow Fine China wants to open its second facility to produce housewares in the United States.However,the finance manager suggests an overseas location would help the company remain competitive,because labor costs are lower in many other countries.To arrive at the decision that will best promote Rainbow's ability to compete,what other HR factors,if any,should the company consider?

• A) access to resources in each possible location
• B) differences in transportation costs from factories to customers
• C) no other factors,because costs determine competitiveness
• D) differences in workforces' education levels and languages
• E) differences in workforces' education,skill,and productivity

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