Using the same ratings given in Problem S11.1, 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 ft 0.1.
In Problem S11, Claudia Pragram Technologies, Inc., has narrowed its choice of outsourcing provider to two firms located in 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 3 is a higher risk.

(a) Using the weighted factor-rating method, which country would you select?
(b) Double each of the weights used in. part (a) (to 0.2, 1.2. 0.4, and 0.2, respectively). What effect does this have on your answer?Why?

Selection Criterion Price of service from outsourcer Nearmess of facilities to client Level of technology History of successful Canada England 2 outsourcing