Besides qualitative factors,which quantitative factors are relevant to firms seeking to open a foreign office or manufacturing location?
A)currency exchange rates,tariff and nontariff barriers,and transportation and labour costs
B)quantifiable political risk,currency exchange rates,and transportation and labour costs
C)transportation and labour costs,materials costs,and quantifiable political risk
D)quantifiable political risk,tariff and nontariff barriers,and currency exchange rates

Question

Besides qualitative factors,which quantitative factors are relevant to firms seeking to open a foreign office or manufacturing location?
A)currency exchange rates,tariff and nontariff barriers,and transportation and labour costs  
B)quantifiable political risk,currency exchange rates,and transportation and labour costs  
C)transportation and labour costs,materials costs,and quantifiable political risk  
D)quantifiable political risk,tariff and nontariff barriers,and currency exchange rates

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When firms seek to open a foreign office or manufacturing location, they need to consider the quantitative factors such as currency exchange rates, tariff and nontariff barriers, and transportation and labour costs. These factors directly affect the cost of doing business in a foreign market and can impact the profitability of the venture. Materials costs and quantifiable political risk are also important factors, but they are not as directly related to the decision to open a foreign location as the three mentioned in option A.

Besides Qualitative Factors,which Quantitative Factors Are Relevant to Firms Seeking