Jesse is director of the transportation department for a metropolitan

QUESTION

Jesse is director of the transportation department for a metropolitan area choked by commuter traffic.

He is developing a policy that encourages companies to support alternate employee scheduling to decrease rush hour gridlock. Which strategy will be most effective in reducing traffic?
A) flextime
B) telecommuting
C) compressed workweek
D) job sharing
E) part-time work

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) With telecommuting, employees stay at home and conduct work via e-mail, Internet, phone, and fax. Unlike the other scheduling options, telecommuters generally will not be driving into the city at any time.