$3.$ DeHoratius Electronics, Inc., is evaluating several options for sourcing a critical processor for its new modem. Three sources are being considered: Hi$-$Tech in Canada, Zia in Hong Kong, and Zaragoza in Spain. The owner, Nicole DeHoratius, has determined that only three criteria are critical. She has rated each firm on a $15$ scale $($with $5$ being highest$)$ and has also placed an importance weight on each of the factors, as shown below. Which alternative will be selected for outsourcing? Why? $(10$ points$)$

Outsource Providers

Criterion

Importance Weight

HI$-$TECH

$($CANADA$)$

ZIA

$($HONG KONG$)$

ZARAGOZA $($SPAIN$)$

Cost

$0\mathrm{.}5$

$3$

$3$

$5$

Reliability

$0\mathrm{.}2$

$4$

$3$

$5$

Competence

$0\mathrm{.}3$

$5$

$4$

$3$