What Are Some of the Larger Social Changes and Shifts

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Essay

What are some of the larger social changes and shifts that Farley and Flota mention in their book that have occurred during modernization?

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and integral to the finished product, and which can be directly allocated to the manufacturing process.

Finished Goods Inventory

Items that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale to customers.

Work in Process Inventory

The value of materials, labor, and overhead costs in products that have been started but are not yet completed in the manufacturing process.

Raw Materials Inventory

The stock of unprocessed materials waiting to be used in the manufacturing process.