Which of the following characterizes the current business environment as compared to that at the time the National Labor Relations Act was passed?
A)Clear differences exist between "manual" and "managerial" labor.
B)American domination of world markets.
C)Mass manufacturing production systems.
D)Emphasis on the importance and need for knowledgeable workers.

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The emphasis on the importance and need for knowledgeable workers characterizes the current business environment compared to that at the time the National Labor Relations Act was passed. At that time, there was more emphasis on mass manufacturing production systems, and there were not clear differences between manual and managerial labor. While American domination of world markets was a significant factor during the post-World War II era, it is not necessarily a defining characteristic of today's business environment.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Current Business Environment as Compared