Editing for Clarity (Noun Sequences) [LO-3] Rewrite the following sentences to eliminate the long strings of nouns:

a. Th e focus of the meeting was a discussion of the bank interest rate deregulation issue.

b. Following the government task force report recommendations, we are revising our job applicant evaluation procedures.

c. Th e production department quality assurance program components include employee training, supplier cooperation, and computerized detection equipment.

d. Th e supermarket warehouse inventory reduction plan will be implemented next month.

e. Th e State University business school graduate placement program is one of the best in the country.