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Viefleur [7K]
3 years ago
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Xanadu Industries manufactures and sells the same calipers as Utopia Industries. Employee wages account for 35 percent of the co

st of manufacturing calipers at both Xanadu Industries and Utopia Industries. Xanadu Industries is seeking a competitive advantage over Utopia Industries. Richard, the manager put in charge of devising a strategy to meet this end, suggests lowering employee wages. This leads to a grave conflict between Richard and the labor union. Which of the following, if true, would suggest that the labor union will accept Richard's suggestion to lower the wages?
A) As they make a large number of precision instruments, caliper manufacturers receive huge volume discounts on raw materials.
B) Utopia Industries recently set up a new manufacturing facility in the vicinity.
C) Xanadu Industries has taken away 20 percent of Utopia Industries' business over the last year.
D) Utopia Industries pays its employees, on average, 10 percent more than does Xanadu Industries.
E) Many people who work for manufacturing plants live in areas in which the manufacturing plant is the only source of employment.
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1 answer:
san4es73 [151]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: E) Many people who work for manufacturing plants live in areas in which the manufacturing plant is the only source of employment.

Explanation:

The scenario that'll make the labor union accept Richard's suggestion to lower the wages is when many people who work for manufacturing plants live in areas in which the manufacturing plant is the only source of employment.

The reduction in wages by Xanadu Industries wouldn't bring about loss.of workers as the manufacturing plant is the only industry in the area. Another way the company can reduce cost is through the reduction in its raw materials cost. If the employees aren't satisfied due to the reduction in wages, they can look for employment at Utopia Industry.

Therefore, the correct option is E.

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