An Assembly Plant Closed Down One of Its Lines for Three

question 74

Multiple Choice

An assembly plant closed down one of its lines for three months while new equipment is being installed. Some of the employees from this line were moved to other areas of the plant, while others were temporarily laid off. This is an example of a:

• A) labor demand.
• B) workforce plan.
• C) labor supply.
• D) labor surplus.
• E) labor shortage.

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A shortened form of a word or phrase used to save space or provide clarity.

Square

A four-sided polygon with all sides of equal length and all angles equal to 90 degrees, often used in geometry and construction.

Lever

A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point, known as the fulcrum, used to amplify force.

Ratchet Wheels

Gears featuring teeth that engage with a pawl or similar device, allowing rotation in one direction while preventing it in the opposite, used in various mechanical devices.