1. Just as cities and communities can be compared for location selection by the weighted approach model, as we saw earlier in this chapter, so can actual site decisions within those cities. Table below illustrates four factors of importance to Metro Manila, and the health officials charged with opening that city's first public drug treatment clinic. Of primary concern (and given a weight of 5) was location of the clinic so it would be as accessible as possible to the largest number of patients. Due to a tight budget, the annual lease cost was also of some concern. A suite in the city hall was highly rated because its rent would be free. An old office building near the downtown bus station received a much lower rating because of its cost. Equally important as lease cost was the need for confidentiality of patients and, therefore, for a relatively inconspicuous clinic. Finally, because so many of the staff at the clinic would be donating their time, the safety, parking, and accessibility of each site were of concern as well. Using the factor-rating method, which site is preferred? Potential Locations (All sites are rated on a 1 to 10 basis, with 10 as the highest score and 1 as the lowest.) City Hall Factor Homeless Importance Weight Bus Shelter Terminal Accessibility for addicts Annual lease cost Inconspicuous Accessibility for health staff 7 7 3 10 3 7 3 2 2 3 6.