For each of the following situations indicate a qualitative
For each of the following situations, indicate a qualitative factor that should be considered prior to making a decision:
a) A company that produces and sells bottled water is considering outsourcing its bottling operation. The company will still source the water and deliver it to bottling companies.
b) A wine producer is considering dropping its premium brand wine and concentrating exclusively on less coslty wines.
c) A software company currently has a large facility for producing videos used in games and advertisements. The company is considering shutting down the facility and using resources provided by other companies.
Solution
a) will the bottled water be delivered timely? Will the supplier increase its selling prices in the future ? will the assurance of quality control program will be there
b) Will customers abandon all of the company’s products in favor of competitors?
c) Will there is decline in quality? Will the media view the shut down detrimental to the community?
