The conditions associated with the "labor problem" were made possible in part due to a prevailing management attitude that labor was:
A) A valued resource that should be carefully managed.
B) An interchangeable and expendable factor of production.
C) Fully capable of speaking out for itself.
D) Protected by existing labor laws.

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The prevailing management attitude during the period of the "labor problem" was that labor was an interchangeable and expendable factor of production. This attitude allowed for harsh working conditions, low wages, and exploitation of workers. Management viewed labor as easily replaceable and did not prioritize the well-being or rights of workers.

The Conditions Associated with the "Labor Problem" Were Made Possible