Describe societal, economic, and environmental influences on manufacturing.

Description should include the ways in which manufacturing can be affected by

  • health
  • ecosystems
  • culture
  • economics
  • community (local and global)
  • labor
  • regulations
  • politics
  • ethics.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does culture affect manufacturing?
  • Why is manufacturing subject to regulation?
  • What effect do health and safety concerns have on manufacturing?