$31$

$3\mathrm{.}85$ points

Maintaining a stable workforce working at a constant output rate while shortages and surpluses are absorbed by fluctuating inventory levels, order backlogs, and allowing lost sales is a strategy used by the following

Companies that wish to maintain good labor relations

Companies that show high growth

Companies that have high demand for products

Companies in the North$-$east so that they can be prepared for winter storms