OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONNECT AC
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 1.6, Problem 2RQ
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Case summary:
The case deals about the importance of the manufacturing sector. The employment opportunities and development of the service sector does not mean that the manufacturing sector is not important to the economy. Technological innovation and outsourcing decreases the employment opportunity in the manufacturing sector.
The case strongly states that manufacturing sector is the source of innovation and the innovation would generate job in the future.
To determine: The actions to be taken by the government to stem the job loss.
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONNECT AC
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