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$5\mathrm{.}1$ Work condition is an important factor to be taken into account in any job design function. List all

the physical factors which will impact work condition of a manufacturing and$/$or service

operation.

$5\mathrm{.}2$ A petrol chemical company with refineries in Saudi Arabia is planning to set up similar operations

in a foreign country. List the key factors which the company has to take into consideration

to expand their operation overseas in South East Asia.

$5\mathrm{.}3$ You are planning to set up a bottle manufacturing operation with $3$ separate locations in

Texas, USA. Each location has a capacity of producing $4000$ bottle per year.

You have assigned your Financial and Accounting department to provide you with the respective

estimated fixed and variable costs by locations. The detail as provided is as follows:

Location$($s$)$ Fixed cost per year Variable cost per bottle

Northern Texas $ $20,000,000$ $ $11$

Central Texas $ $22,000,000$ $ $12$

Southern Texas $ $19,000,000$ $ $10$

Calculate the total cost for each location and determine which location reflects the highest

and lowest total costs for your decision making purposes.