Question: Arsenal Electronics is going to construct a new $1.2-billion semiconductor plant and has selected four cities in Ontario as potential sites. The important location factors

Arsenal Electronics is going to construct a new $1.2-billion semiconductor plant and has selected four cities in Ontario as potential sites. The important location factors and ratings for each town are as follows.


Scores (0 to 100) Location Factor Weight London Milton Waterloo Windsor Work ethic 0.18 80 90 70 75 Quality of life 0.16


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Scores (0 to 100) Location Factor Weight London Milton Waterloo Windsor Work ethic 0.18 80 90 70 75 Quality of life 0.16 75 85 95 90 Potential labour 0.12 90 60 60 70 issues Infrastructure 0.10 50 70 80 90 Education 0.08 85 95 Labour skill and 0.07 75 65 70 80 education Cost of living 0.06 70 80 85 75 0.05 es 65 70 55 60 Incentive package 0.05 90 95 70 80 Local regulations 0.03 40 50 65 55 Environmental 0.03 65 60 70 80 regulations 0.03 Transportation 80 95 80 06 Space for 0.02 90 95 90 06 expansion Urban proximity 0.02 60 70 80 06

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