Why Are Managers Reluctant to Offer Telecommuting Options to Their

question 82

Multiple Choice

Why are managers reluctant to offer telecommuting options to their employees?

• A)It increases overhead costs for companies.
• B)It increases fixed costs for companies.
• C)It increases the work load for employees who take the option.
• D)It increases security concerns.
• E)It increases employee turnover.

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Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in developmental psychology suggesting that cognitive growth occurs through processes of assimilation and accommodation, driven by experiences of imbalance or disequilibrium.

Effective Reinforcer

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