The Introduction of Telecommuting, Whereby People Work at Home and Connect

question 58

Multiple Choice

The introduction of telecommuting, whereby people work at home and connect to their employers' offices via the Internet,

• A)was mandated by the government
• B)was made possible by technological advances
• C)was encouraged by higher fuel costs
• D)was a consequence of corporate downsizing
• E)has been strenuously resisted by most workers

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