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Homework: HW1 (Chapters 1 & 2) Score: 0 of 3 pts Problem 2.8 Sa 180f 19(1 7 comp

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Homework: HW1 (Chapters 1 & 2) Score: 0 of 3 pts Problem 2.8 Sa 180f 19(1 7 complete) wscore: 79.01 %, 21.33 Question Help different countries. Pragram wants to decide which one of the two countries is the better choice, based on risk-avoidance criteria. She has polled her executives and established four criteria. The resulting ratings for the two countries are presented in the table below, where 1 is a lower risk and 4 is a higher risk. Assume that the executives have determined four criteria weightings: Price, with a weight of 0.1; Nearness, with 0.6; Technology with 0.2; and History, with 0.1 a) Using the weighted factor-rating method, which country would you select? In the following table, compute the total weighted score for each candidate (enter your responses rounded to one decimal place) Selection Criterion Criteria Weight England Canada Risk Factors) Price of service from outsourcer Neaness of facilities to client Level of technology 0.10 0.60 0.20 3 outsourcing 0.10 4 Total Weighted Score Enter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check Answer. Pemsaining Clear All Check Answer 0 F3 FI F5 2

Explanation / Answer

Total weight for England = (0.1*4+0.6*1+0.2*3+0.1*4)/(0.1+0.6+0.2+0.1) =2

Total weight for Canada= (0.1*2+0.6*2+0.2*3+0.1*4)/(0.1+0.6+0.2+0.1) =2.4

As the total weight for Canada is more than England thus I would select Canada.