Which of the following is most likely to affect the location decision of a service firm rather than a manufacturing firm?
A) energy and utility costs
B) attitude toward unions
C) parking and access
D) cost of shipping finished goods
E) labour costs

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Parking and access are more likely to affect the location decision of a service firm, as customers need easy access to the service location, compared to a manufacturing firm where the focus is on transportation of goods rather than customer access. The other factors such as energy and utility costs, attitude towards unions, cost of shipping finished goods, and labor costs may affect both service and manufacturing firms equally.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Affect the Location