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Manufacturing Career Pathways — Unit test

Question 18 • Career Explorations part 2 SHS online

Why has the demand for Manufacturing jobs decreased? Check all that apply.increased automationincreased productivityjobs moving to foreign countriesdecreased productivitydecreased automation

Answer
A
increased automation
B
increased productivity
C
jobs moving to foreign countries
D
decreased productivity
E
decreased automation

Explanation

Increased automation lets machines perform tasks that once required workers, and increased productivity means fewer workers may be needed to produce the same amount of goods. Jobs moving to foreign countries also reduces the number of manufacturing jobs available locally. Decreased productivity and decreased automation would not explain the decline in demand for manufacturing workers.

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