The chapter asserts that the primacy of profits in capitalism means that employers make investment decisions without regard for their employees. Which of the following does NOT represent that situation?

A. Employers purchase machines to replace workers on an assembly line.
B. Employers require workers to participate in on-the-job training.
C. Owners close a factory in the United States and move their operations overseas to a low-wage country.
D. Employers eliminate traditional pension plans in favor of employee-funded 401K retirement plans.


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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