Manufacturing Output in the U

question 2

Multiple Choice

Manufacturing output in the U.S. continues to increase. The high unemployment of skilled workers who previously worked in the manufacturing sector

• A) is the result of untrained laborers.
• B) is strictly a factor of U.S. manufacturing companies outsourcing the majority of their work.
• C) can be reconciled by the fact that manufacturing is very efficient and requires fewer workers to produce the same amount, or even more output.
• D) can be attributed to manufacturing going green.

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Definitions:

Service Businesses

Companies that provide intangible products, such as entertainment, professional, repair, or maintenance services, to consumers or other businesses.

Operations

The day-to-day activities required for a business to function, involving production, logistics, and supply chain management.

Shoe Racks

Furniture pieces designed to organize and store shoes, often used to keep entryways and closets tidy.