manpower-intensive activity
[ˈmænpaʊər ɪnˈtɛnsɪv ækˈtɪvɪti]
noun phrasepl: manpower-intensive activities
atividade intensiva em mão de obra
1. An activity, task, or business operation that requires a large amount of human labor and workforce to be completed effectively
Agriculture remains a manpower-intensive activity in developing countries.
A agricultura continua sendo uma atividade intensiva em mão de obra nos países em desenvolvimento.
2. Work or processes that depend heavily on human effort rather than automation or machinery
Manufacturing textiles is a manpower-intensive activity that provides many jobs.
A fabricação de têxteis é uma atividade intensiva em mão de obra que oferece muitos empregos.
3. An operation where labor costs represent a significant portion of total production costs
Construction is a highly manpower-intensive activity.
A construção é uma atividade altamente intensiva em mão de obra.
This term is commonly used in economic discussions in both Brazil and Portugal when discussing sectors like agriculture, construction, textile manufacturing, and tourism. In Brazil, there is ongoing discussion about modernizing traditionally manpower-intensive activities through automation and technology to improve competitiveness and reduce labor dependency in manufacturing sectors.
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