Orion Is a Business Software Firm Based in Atlanta That

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Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. All of the following questions are relevant to Orion's decision to offer flextime and job sharing options to its employees EXCEPT which one?

• A)What do surveys indicate regarding overall job satisfaction among Orion employees?
• B)How would the productivity level of Orion's employees most likely change?
• C)What work schedule configurations are legal?
• D)What is the average rate of employee absenteeism at Orion?

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