Connor Has Just Moved to a State That Does Not

question 60

Multiple Choice

Connor has just moved to a state that does not make smoke free work environments mandatory. He goes to the HR department with a proposal for a smoke free environment, with a lounge and designated outside areas for smokers. He cites all of the following problems associated with smoking EXCEPT:

• A) absenteeism.
• B) property damage.
• C) lost productivity.
• D) health insurance costs.
• E) shortened attention span.

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