Robert is an employee for a U.S. firm, and he manages the firm's operations at its facility in Ecuador. Robert is considering the idea of installing new technology to the facility that would significantly improve productivity and reduce labor costs. Which of the following undermines the argument that Robert should install the new technology?

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The high rate of unemployment in Ecuador suggests that there may be an available labor force that can perform the necessary tasks, which would lower the urgency for installing new technology. Therefore, this undermines the argument that Robert should install the new technology to reduce labor costs. Choices A, B, and D do not necessarily have a significant impact on Robert's decision to install new technology.

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