1. Why is it important to control the cost of warehousing? Why is location an important factor in warehouse selection? Why is it important to control quality of performance in all storage activities? What role does material handling play in the warehousing process? Why is it important to monitor warehouse performance?
2. Can you devise an absolute-rating system that would guarantee differentiation among workers? Why or why not?
3. As a manager, would you prefer to rely on an absolute performance rating system or a relative system, such as forced ranking? Why?