Which of the Following Most Accurately Reflects the Popularity of Telecommuting

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately reflects the popularity of telecommuting?

• A)About 25% of American businesses currently offer telecommuting programs for their employees.
• B)More than half of American businesses currently offer telecommuting programs for their employees.
• C)The percentage of American businesses offering telecommuting programs is expected to decline within the next decade.
• D)About 40% of American businesses currently offer telecommuting programs for their employees.
• E)Almost all American businesses are expected to offer telecommuting options within the next decade.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improvement in performance on simple tasks.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Conformity

The tendency of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon of a person exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.