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%
responses |
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more
modern, sophisticated machinery |
91 |
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fewer
or no people involved |
89 |
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more
hygenic methods |
7 |
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less
dangerous conditions for workers |
2 |
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quantity
of biscuits required has increased |
6 |
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increased
cost of employing people |
6 |
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more
sophisticated machinery developed /available |
63 |
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distribution
networks allow fewer, larger, centralised factories |
2 |
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higher
safety/hygiene requirements |
6 |
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less
employment (overall) |
28 |
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shift
from manual to more sophisticated jobs |
22 |
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less
work-related health problems |
0 |
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factory-made
biscuits now readily available, cheaper and widely consumed |
6 |
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Total
score: |
6–13 |
4 |
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4–5 |
39 |
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3
|
27 |
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2
|
23 |
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0–1 |
7 |
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Commentary: Most students focused on the more sophisticated machinery in the modern factory and the associated reduction in staff required. Less obvious features were rarely identified or discussed. |
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