Asked by shakelia marlowe on Sep 26, 2024

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Drew Greenblatt, president of Marlin Steel Wire in Baltimore, Maryland, recently purchased $700,000 worth of robots to meet production demand. Unfortunately, the robots are not in use because____________.

A) the technology is already outdated
B) he has offshored manufacturing
C) he does not have enough smart people to set them up
D) the power grid cannot support the energy needs
E) he cannot get the necessary permits to operate the robots

Production Demand

The need or desire for products that drives their manufacture or supply in a market.

Smart People

Individuals who display high levels of intelligence, often characterized by superior problem-solving abilities, creativity, and knowledge acquisition skills.

  • Grasp the significance of technological advancements and their implications for the future workplace.
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Christina Swain2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The question states that the robots are not in use, suggesting that they have not been set up for production. The reason given for this is that Drew Greenblatt does not have enough smart people to set them up. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, D, and E are not mentioned or hinted at in the question.