GEN 003

Activity 2
A. Formative Assessment
1.Yes 6.Yes
2.Yes 7.Yes
3.Yes 8.Yes
4.Yes 9.Yes
5.Yes 10.Yes

Activity 3
Check for Understanding

Positive effects of automation: Negative effects of automation:

1) higher production rates and (1) worker displacement resulting in

increased productivity
2) more efficient use of materials
3) better product quality
4) improved safety
5) shorter workweeks for labor
6) reduced factory lead times
emotional stress
(2) high capital expenditure required
to invest in automation
(3) higher level of maintenance
needed than with a manually
operated machine
(4) a generally lower degree of
flexibility