A Manufacturing Firm Finds a Location That Has a Significant

question 26

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing firm finds a location that has a significant cost advantage over alternatives, but rejects that location because the educational infrastructure was insufficient to train the firm's workers in its special production technologies. The firm's action illustrates the link between __________ and location.

• A) innovation
• B) clustering
• C) tax incentives
• D) globalization
• E) proximity

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Definitions:

Antagonistic Groups

Groups that exhibit opposition, hostility, or competition towards each other within a social or organizational context.

Compromising

A conflict resolution strategy where parties involved make concessions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Integrating

The process of combining two or more things to form a coherent or unified whole.

Obliging

Readily performing favors or services; showing a willingness to help others.