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Chapter 2, Problem 5P
Identify how changes in the external environment affect the OM strategy for a company. For instance, discuss what impact the following external factors might have on OM strategy:
a. Major increases in oil prices.
b. Water- and air-quality legislation.
c. Fewer young prospective employees entering the labor market
d. Inflation versus stable prices.
e. Legislation moving health insurance from a pretax benefit to taxable income.
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