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Evaluating a Strategy to Replace a Skilled Workforce
Imagine a manufacturing company where the production process is a labor-intensive craft, requiring workers to possess a high level of specialized skill and experience that takes years to develop. Amidst a labor dispute over wages, the company's management proposes a long-term strategy to replace the current workforce with less-skilled labor supported by increased automation. Evaluate the potential effectiveness and risks of this strategy from the company's perspective. In your evaluation, justify whether the short-term cost savings are likely to outweigh the long-term consequences.
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