Question 1

Using the data, calculate the payback period for a relocation investment.

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Question 2

Define the term outsourcing.

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Question 3

Explain one advantage of outsourcing non-core activities.

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Question 4

Define the term relocation in a business context.

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Question 5

Using the data, calculate the payback period for a relocation investment.

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Question 6

State two methods a business can use to compare location options.

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Question 7

State two methods a business can use to compare location options.

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Question 8

Define the term offshoring.

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Question 9

Define the term relocation in a business context.

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Question 10

Define the term outsourcing.

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Question 11

Define the term offshoring.

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Question 12

Explain one advantage of outsourcing non-core activities.

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Question 13

Using the data, calculate the annual labour cost saving from offshoring.

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Question 14

Explain one risk to a business of outsourcing customer support.

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Question 15

Explain two qualitative factors a professional services firm should consider when selecting an office location.

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Question 16

A business is relocating and expects one-off moving costs of $120,000. Explain one reason why these costs should be included in the final decision.

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Question 17

Explain one limitation of using quantitative scoring when choosing a location.

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Question 18

Explain two possible risks of relocating a manufacturing operation to a new region.

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Question 19

A retailer is comparing two locations using a scoring model. Calculate the total score and identify which location is stronger based on the model.

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Question 20

Explain why businesses should combine quantitative and qualitative evidence when evaluating locations.

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Topic 5.4: Location Analysis Questions

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