Steve Works in Purchasing for the Department of the Army

Multiple Choice

Steve works in purchasing for the Department of the Army on the east coast. He arrives at work at 6:00 a.m. and leaves by 3:00 p.m. He enjoys this schedule because he is an early riser. A disadvantage to the government in allowing Steve to use flextime is:

A) morning workers are never as productive as afternoon workers.
B) there is a one-hour window of opportunity to talk with defense contractors on the west coast, who work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
C) this system will increase absenteeism.
D) the government is required to hire twice as many people and spend additional funds training these individuals.