Which of the Following Statements Regarding "Proximity" in the Location

question 79

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 primary location factor.
• B)Manufacturers want to be near customers when their product is bulky,heavy,or fragile.
• C)Perishability of raw materials is a good reason for manufacturers to locate near the supplier,not the customer.
• D)Reduction in bulk is a good reason for a manufacturer to locate near the supplier.
• E)Clustering among fast food chains occurs because they need to be near their labor supply.

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Definitions:

Metaphysical Viewpoint

A perspective that deals with questions of existence, the nature and structure of the universe, reality, and the theory of knowledge.

Teleological Metaphysics

The branch of metaphysics that deals with the study of purpose, design, and goals within the universe, often involving the idea that natural processes aim towards certain ends.

Mechanistic Metaphysics

A philosophical viewpoint that regards natural processes as mechanically determined and capable of explanation by laws of physics and chemistry.

Non-teleological

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