You Must Decline an Employee's Request to Telecommute Three Days

question 19

Multiple Choice

You must decline an employee's request to telecommute three days per week. Which of the following statements best explains why this bad news is necessary?

• A)Our current company policy does not allow telecommuting.
• B)Unfortunately, we regret that we are unable to afford the expenses associated with telecommuting.
• C)Your daily presence in the office is important to ensure regular customer contact.
• D)Your work standards cannot be relied on unless we are able to observe you at your workstation.

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Definitions:

Social Arenas

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Industrial Relations

The study and practice of managing the relationships between employers and employees, including collective bargaining, workers' rights, and labor laws.

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Equity

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