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Distinguishing Labor Inputs in a Modern Tech Company
Consider a software development company that creates and sells a mobile application. Differentiate between the roles of 'direct production labor' and 'indirect or overhead labor' within this specific context. Provide at least two distinct examples of job roles for each category and justify why each role fits into its respective category based on its contribution to the final product.
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