According to the textbook, American industries have undergone rapid restructuring in the past few decades in response to:

A. technological changes and global competition.
B. smaller families and high unemployment.
C. high unemployment and work–family balance.
D. the recession of the early 2000s.


Answer: A

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A. macro level B. micro level C. all levels D. meso level

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