Alter App Corp. is a firm that develops software applications for other companies. After the company moves into a new office space, most of the employees complain about the lack of comfortable seating arrangements. Following up on the complaint, the HR department advises management to invest in studying the ergonomics of the new office space. What would serve as an incentive for the company to invest in the study of ergonomics?
A) Ergonomics empowers employees by giving them decision-making authority.
B) Ergonomics reduces the physical strain on employees performing a job.
C) Ergonomics reduces the number of reporting relationships in a job.
D) Ergonomics enlarges jobs by moving employees among different jobs.
E) Ergonomics increases a job's mental demands.

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Investing in the study of ergonomics would serve as an incentive for the company as it would reduce the physical strain on employees performing a job, thus improving their comfort and potentially reducing the risk of injury or health issues. This could lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism.