The work of factory employees that can be physically and directly associated with converting raw materials into finished goods.

Straight arrow unloaded two tankers worth of toxic waste at an important port in the country of urithmea. a hundred workers worked two days in their shorts and sandals to unload the barrels from the tankers for $5 a day. they were not told about the content of the barrels. some observers felt that it was the obligation of not just the government of urithmea but also of straight arrow to ensure that no harm was done to the workers. these observers are most likely

while setting up his new office, an attorney ordered thick, frieze carpets for the floor. however, the building inspector had him remove the expensive carpeting. the building inspector stated that according to federal regulations, the office must be wheelchair accessible as it is a public area. he further explained that since wheelchairs do not maneuver well in thick, frieze carpeting, the carpets had to be removed and be replaced with smooth-textured carpets that do not restrict wheelchair maneuverability. this scenario illustrates how a company is influenced by the component of its specific environment.

In a macroeconomic context, what are implicit liabilities? money owed to people possessing government issued bonds. the amount of money that firms collectively owe to shareholders. money that the government has promised to pay in the future. payments that the federal government undertakes only during periods of recession. which of the choices is a significant implicit liability in the united states? military spending education spending national science foundation spending social security