Assessing a Country as a Production Location (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes
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How much did JLR invest in their first Chinese factory in 2014?
How much did JLR invest in their first Chinese factory in 2014?
£1 billion
What weighting was given to 'costs' in the 2014 manufacturing location ranking?
What weighting was given to 'costs' in the 2014 manufacturing location ranking?
40%
What % production cost reduction did Dyson achieve by moving from UK to Malaysia?
What % production cost reduction did Dyson achieve by moving from UK to Malaysia?
30%
In 2015, US natural gas prices were roughly what fraction of European prices?
In 2015, US natural gas prices were roughly what fraction of European prices?
One-quarter
What was the primary reason for reshoring between 2012-2015?
What was the primary reason for reshoring between 2012-2015?
Improving quality of outputs
What do businesses avoid by locating production inside a trade bloc?
What do businesses avoid by locating production inside a trade bloc?
Tariffs and quotas
What was the UK corporation tax rate in April 2015?
What was the UK corporation tax rate in April 2015?
20%
Which investment appraisal method accounts for the time value of money?
Which investment appraisal method accounts for the time value of money?
Discounted cash flow
If initial investment is £15m and annual savings are £5m, what is the payback period?
If initial investment is £15m and annual savings are £5m, what is the payback period?
3 years
What major risk do Western business personnel face in politically unstable areas?
What major risk do Western business personnel face in politically unstable areas?
Kidnapping for ransom