Many Employees of Global Firms Are "On Call" 24 Hours

question 99

Multiple Choice

Many employees of global firms are "on call" 24 hours a day for all of the following reasons except ________.

• A) they are able to create and structure their own roles with flexible work schedules
• B) they need to consult with colleagues or customers eight or ten time zones away
• C) they can now do their work at home or other non-office locations
• D) they are being asked to put in longer hours by their organizations
• E) they are facing increasing demands of globalization and competition

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