Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 11-1 Hal Is Starting a New

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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 11-1 Hal is starting a new job that requires him to work with spreadsheet software. He has never used spreadsheet software before. Hal has noticed that his back hurts while working at his computer. In order to remedy this situation, Hal should ____.

• A) get a different job that doesn't require him to sit at a computer all the time
• B) get a chair that allows him to lean back slightly with his back supported from his pelvis to his shoulder blades
• C) get a chair that is tilted slightly forward
• D) lower his chair so he has to look up at his computer monitor

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