Scenario 4-1 You have recently been hired as the HRM for Scribe Engineering, a Canadian software development company.Scribe's product is information systems.The company's environment is competitive and constantly changing.There continues to be an increased demand for customized computer systems that improve the flow of information in a wide range of small Canadian businesses.Due to Scribe's growth in sales, the company is anticipating the need for an increase from 150 to 200 employees.The company requires highly skilled software designers, computer programmers, sales professionals, and support staff.The majority of employees, from younger technical support staff to senior management, stated that work-life balance is important to them and that they want more flexibility in how and when their work gets done.Job demands are changing constantly because of the dynamic environment.There are concerns of sex, age, and family status discrimination with the office administration employees.The CEO has stated that Scribe has a few outdated job advertisements, but that the company never had time to write job descriptions.Managers have expressed concerns that job descriptions are of limited value because positions need to adapt to the high speed of change and that they limit their flexibility in supervising employees' tasks.
-Refer to Scenario 4-1.Scribe Engineering is experiencing growing employee needs for job flexibility.What are some flexible work options that Scribe Engineering could consider to retain its employees
A)job sharing and telework
B)ergonomically designed work stations
C)elimination of routine jobs
D)competency-based jobs

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Job sharing and telework are flexible work options that would allow employees to have more control over when and where they work, which can improve work-life balance. This can be especially beneficial for employees who have family responsibilities or who prefer to work outside of traditional office hours. Additionally, offering these options can help Scribe Engineering to attract and retain highly skilled employees. The other options listed (ergonomically designed work stations, elimination of routine jobs, and competency-based jobs) may also have benefits, but they do not directly address the concern of employee flexibility.

Scenario 4-1 You Have Recently Been Hired as the HRM