(Table: Output in the United States and China) Using the Data

question 78

Multiple Choice

(Table: Output in the United States and China) Using the data in the table, what will happen to the U.S. labor force after trade occurs with China?

• A) U.S. labor will move from apparel to agriculture, where its marginal productivity is higher.
• B) U.S. jobs in apparel will be exported to China, wheat exports will create additional jobs in agriculture, and the value of output produced by U.S. labor will increase.
• C) The value of output produced by U.S. labor will increase.
• D) U.S. labor will move from apparel to agriculture, where its marginal productivity is higher. U.S. jobs in apparel will be exported to China, wheat exports will create additional jobs in agriculture, and the value of output produced by U.S. labor will increase.

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Definitions:

Temporary Team

A temporary team is created for a specific project or task with a limited time frame, disbanded once the project is completed or the task is achieved.

Cross-Functional Team

A team made up of members from different functions, such as production, marketing, and finance.

Team Size

Team size refers to the number of members in a workgroup, which can significantly affect dynamics, efficiency, and overall performance.

Absenteeism

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