Emily Vargas supervises production at Big Things, Inc., a producer of heavy industry machinery in Canada. Emily is charged with deciding whether Big Things will continue to export its finished products or move production to another country. From the following list, which will be most helpful to Emily in making the decision? Select one: a. What is the average annual rate of employee turnover in the Canadian manufacturing industry? b. What is the gross national income of Canada compared to that of the target foreign country? c. Is employee empowerment more culturally favored in Canada or abroad in other nations? d. What would the costs of transporting raw materials, components, and finished products if production were moved offshore?
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