Question

telecommuting ________.
a. allows companies to employ people from around the globe
b. is a trend that has started to decline
c. means employees only work from home
d. causes an increase in travel costs
e. requires companies to acquire and maintain more office space

Explanation:

• Option A: Telecommuting (working remotely) enables companies to hire talent globally as location constraints are reduced.
• Option B: Telecommuting has been growing, especially post - pandemic, so it's not declining.
• Option C: Telecommuting doesn't mean only working from home; it can be any remote work, not just home.
• Option D: Telecommuting reduces travel (commute) costs, not increase them.
• Option E: Telecommuting reduces the need for office space, not increase it.

Answer:

A. allows companies to employ people from around the globe