When are labour-intensive methods preferred by a firm?
AWhen machines are very cheap
BWhen labour is cheap and plentiful
CWhen technology is advanced
DWhen products are mass-produced
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. When labour is cheap and plentiful
Cheap, easily available labour makes workers a better choice than expensive machines.
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