Question

explain 2 social implication of capital intensive production

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Staff(labour), unlike machinery can be used flexibly to meet changing levels of consumer demand, e.g. temporary workers.

2. Can provide a ‘personal touch’ and be more in-tune with customer needs and wants.

3. Can provide tailor made products / services for different customer needs and wants. Machinery is not flexible enough to provide custom made products / services for individual customers.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Staff(labour), unlike machinery can be used flexibly to meet changing levels of consumer demand, e.g. temporary workers.

2. Can provide a ‘personal touch’ and be more in-tune with customer needs and wants.

3. Can provide tailor made products / services for different customer needs and wants. Machinery is not flexible enough to provide custom made products / services for individual customers.