Which of These Workers Would Be Most Typical of the Economy

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of these workers would be most typical of the economy in America today?

• A) a 55-year-old man who works on the assembly line at Boeing making aircraft parts
• B) an 18-year-old college dropout who hacks into credit card companies' computer systems and uses cybertheft to pay the bills
• C) a 25-year-old woman who paints dollhouse furniture and sells it on eBay
• D) a 22-year-old man who has a union job doing construction in New York City
• E) a 30-year-old woman who works as a customer service representative for a cell phone company

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Definitions:

Supply Chain

The network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Responsiveness

The ability of a company or organization to quickly and effectively respond to customer needs, changes in the market, or operational challenges.

Key Success Factor

Critical elements or factors that are essential for an organization to achieve its business objectives and be successful.

Core Competency

Fundamental strength or advantage that a business possesses, central to its operations and critical to its long-term success.