For each of the following situations, indicate a qualitative factor that should

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For each of the following situations, indicate a qualitative factor that should be considered prior to making the decision:

a.A software company currently has a large facility for producing component parts used in bicycles. The company is considering shutting down the facility and using resources provided by other companies.

b.A whiskey producer is considering dropping its premium whiskey and concentrating exclusively on less costly ones.

c.A company that produces and sells ketchup is considering outsourcing its bottling operation. The company will still sell the ketchup and deliver it to wholesalers

Explanation / Answer

Answer:a  Will quality decline? Will talented workers depart to competitors? Will the media view the shut down detrimental to the community?

Answer:b Will customers abandon all of the company's products in favor of competitors?

Answer:c  Will there be a quality assurance program at the company that will do the bottling? Will the bottled Ketchup be delivered timely? Will the supplier increase its selling prices in the future?

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