Question

which of the following actions by businesses are a reaction to technological forces?

a clothing manufacturer changes the way they dye fabric to use less water and produce less waste.

a publishing company gets rid of their offices when they find that video conferencing and working remotely is just as efficient but saves money.

a toy company puts a warning label on toys that have small parts so that consumers can be aware not to give them to babies or very small children who may swallow the parts.

a house cleaning company switches to all natural cleaning products that have minimal plastic packaging.

Explanation:

Video - conferencing is a technological advancement. The publishing company's decision to get rid of offices due to video - conferencing and remote work being efficient and cost - saving is a direct reaction to technological forces. The other options are related to environmental (less water and waste, natural products with less plastic), and safety (warning label) concerns.

Answer:

A publishing company gets rid of their offices when they find that video conferencing and working remotely is just as efficient but saves money.