4.4 Location decisions

Question 1

locations of manufacturer factors

Answer 1

Quantitative factors:

• Cost of site
• Availability and cost of labour
• Transport costs
• Market potential
• Issues
• Government incentives

Qualitative factors

• Size of site
• Legal controls
• Infrastructure
• Ethical

Question 2

business decide which country

Answer 2

Barriers to trade

• Economy of the country
• Legal controls
• Costs
• Cultural differences
• Communication problems
• Ethical concerns
• Quality issues