According to Perrow's approach to classifying technology, an electrical utility or a plant that manufactures washing machines is an example of what type of technology?
A) routine
B) nonroutine
C) mediating
D) focused low-cost

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Perrow's approach to classifying technology categorizes technology into two types: routine and nonroutine. Routine technologies are those that are well understood, have standardized procedures, and are relatively predictable. Examples of routine technologies include electrical utilities and manufacturing plants that produce washing machines.

According to Perrow's Approach to Classifying Technology, an Electrical Utility