Author Question: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting and having a virtual office. What will ... (Read 32 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting and having a virtual office.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following statements about assigning priorities to work tasks is incorrect?

a. Performing the tasks in the order in which it is submitted to you is not always feasible.
b. To determine priorities, ask yourself a question such as How much time do I have to complete this task?
c. To determine priorities, study previous documentation regarding the tasks to be completed.
d. To assign priorities, categorize tasks or projects into A or 1, which means must be done immediately or some time today.

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting and having a virtual office.
Advantages:
Entrepreneur avoids paying insurance for the employee.
Entrepreneur avoids paying payroll tax on the employee each payroll period.
Entrepreneur avoids having to meet OSHA safety and health rules.
Employee is available beyond the nine-to-five schedule.
Employee is hired only when needed.
Employer does not have to provide work space for employee.

Disadvantages:
Contact is limited by equipment.
Employee may not be available when needed.
Employee may be able to work only when needed.
Employee may have to pay money to set up office.
Employee must pay self-employment tax on him- or herself.

Answer to Question 2

D