A global manufacturing company uses robots to assemble electronic devices in its factory in Vietnam. The company has replaced 500 assembly line workers with automated systems. Which of the following is a social impact of this change?

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A global manufacturing company uses robots to assemble electronic devices in its factory in Vietnam. The company has replaced 500 assembly line workers with automated systems. Which of the following is a social impact of this change?

Accepted Answer

Former workers may need to retrain to find new employment — Award 1 mark for identifying unemployment and the need for retraining as a social impact. A is incorrect — this is an operational/technical benefit. B is incorrect — increased output is an economic/productivity benefit. D is incorrect — reduced electricity consumption is an environmental or economic consideration, not a social impact on people.

Answer

Former workers may need to retrain to find new employment

Answer

The company's electricity consumption has decreased

Answer

The robots require less maintenance than older machinery

Answer

Production output has increased by 40%

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