Advances in Computerized Systems, Technological Innovation, Global Competition, and Automation

question 45

Multiple Choice

Advances in computerized systems, technological innovation, global competition, and automation have changed the manufacturing environment drastically by

• A) increasing direct labor costs and increasing overhead costs.
• B) increasing direct labor costs and decreasing overhead costs.
• C) decreasing direct labor costs and decreasing overhead costs.
• D) decreasing direct labor costs and increasing overhead costs.

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Definitions:

Race

A categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society.

Women With MBAs

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Earn Less

Receiving a lower income or fewer financial rewards compared to others in similar positions or roles.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can impair performance and contribute to disparities in achievement.