Which of the following is most likely to affect the location decision of a service firm rather than a manufacturing firm?
A) energy and utility costs
B) attitude toward unions
C) parking and access
D) cost of shipping finished goods
E) labor costs

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Parking and access are particularly important for service firms such as retail stores, restaurants, and hair salons, as they are more dependent on customer traffic and accessibility than manufacturing firms. Factors such as energy and utility costs, attitude toward unions, cost of shipping finished goods, and labor costs are typically more relevant to manufacturing firms.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Affect the Location