You Have Lunch with a Friend and She Tells You

question 59

Multiple Choice

You have lunch with a friend and she tells you that her office recently implemented flex-time hours. It has been a positive change at your friend's workplace and you think it would be great to have at your office too. You decide to approach your boss about this possibility.
-In terms of a logically structured argument, which of the following best articulates your position?

• A)A flex-time schedule will increase productivity and employee satisfaction by better enabling employees to balance their work and personal lives.
• B)A flex-time schedule will allow workers to create schedules better suited to their personal lives.
• C)Employee turnover is on the rise.
• D)Flex-time schedules at other companies have been shown to aid in recruitment.
• E)Many employees have voiced frustration over work hours that don't allow them to meet their personal obligations.

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