An Obstacle in Telecommuting Programs Is

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Multiple Choice

An obstacle in telecommuting programs is

• A) showing up for work on time.
• B) increased travel times.
• C) convincing managers that employees can still get things done and meet deadlines.
• D) convincing managers that some time will be spent on family relations.
• E) the availability of networked computers, fax machines, cellular telephones, and overnight delivery services.

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Definitions:

EBIT

A financial metric called EBIT that calculates a company's profits prior to the deduction of interest and income tax costs, encompassing all other expenses.

Operating Leverage

A financial metric that measures the proportion of fixed costs in a company's cost structure, indicating how a change in sales volume will affect operating income.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with levels of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.

Cost Structure

This refers to the types and relative proportions of fixed and variable costs that a business incurs.