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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

Question 2

________ is the ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.
 
  A) Memory
  B) Verbal comprehension
  C) Spatial visualization
  D) Perceptual speed
  E) Inductive reasoning



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Many employees of global firms are on call 24 hours a day because: they need to consult with colleagues or customers eight or ten time zones away; communication technology allows many technical and professional employees to do their work at home, in their cars, or in other non-office locations; and organizations are asking employees to put in longer hours. However, today's workplace also presents opportunities for workers to create and structure their own roles and avail flexibility in work schedules for a better work-life balance.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Perceptual speed is the ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.



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