Which of the Following Statements About Home-Based Work and Telecommuting

question 366

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about home-based work and telecommuting is most accurate?

• A)Although home-based work may become very popular in the future,only a small percentage of workers currently work at home on a regular basis.
• B)Telecommuting offers big advantages for many workers,but is likely to increase costs for employers significantly.
• C)Home-based work tends to increase the productivity of almost all workers,since people tend to be more productive when they are comfortable and can work flexible hours.
• D)Home-based work allows workers to choose their own hours and interrupt work for child care and other tasks,but this freedom and flexibility can create problems for some workers.

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