Productivity Tends to Be More Difficult to Improve in the Service

question 85

Multiple Choice

Productivity tends to be more difficult to improve in the service sector because the work is:

• A) often difficult to automate.
• B) typically labor-intensive.
• C) frequently processed individually.
• D) often an intellectual task performed by professionals.
• E) All of these make service productivity more difficult.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Resources

The inputs used in the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals for food, fibers, and other agricultural products.

World Agricultural Prices

The international prices for agricultural products, influenced by factors such as supply, demand, and political events.

Agricultural Subsidies

Financial incentives provided by the government to support farmers, ensuring agricultural stability, affecting production levels and pricing.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, often intended to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.