In which of the following conditions will the employer have higher ability to continue operations?
A) When the strike is in peak season
B) When the firm is capital-intensive
C) When high skilled labor is not easily replaceable
D) When an employer has only one plant that produces the product

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When a firm is capital-intensive, it means that it relies more on technology and machines rather than labor. This provides the employer with higher ability to continue operations during a strike as they can rely on the machines to keep the production going. A strike during peak season might impact the company's ability to meet the demand, and high skilled labor being not easily replaceable could result in the production being impacted. Having only one plant that produces the product could also impact the company's ability to continue operations if the strike is affecting that particular plant.

In Which of the Following Conditions Will the Employer Have