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Evaluating a Corporate Strategy in Response to Market Downturn
Based on the provided scenario, evaluate the mining company's decision to automate its truck fleet. In your evaluation, consider both the likely success of the strategy in meeting the company's primary business objective and the main consequence for its original on-site workforce.
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