Management 360 - Management and Organizational Behavior » Spring 2021 » OA A guide to Managing Your Newly Remote Workers

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Question #1
Which of these is NOT one of the challenges inherent in remote work according to this article?
A.   Lack of face-to-face supervision
B.   Social isolation and loneliness
C.   Distractions at home such as parenting responsibilities
D.   None of the above
Question #2
Over time, isolation can cause employees to feel less of a sense of belonging within their organization and even have increased thoughts of leaving the company.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
The authors of this article believe that email alone is a sufficient option for communication with employees during remote work.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
According to the article, it’s no longer necessary to build in opportunities for social interaction because that may decrease employee productivity even more.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
The article cites emotional intelligence research indicating that employees look to their managers for cues about how to react during unexpected situations. What is the approach the authors suggest to managers for communicating with employees during crises?
A.   Be transparent with employees: let them know if you are feeling stressed and helpless.
B.   Conduct business and meetings as usual, but refer employees to mental health resources if needed.
C.   First, acknowledge and empathize with the stress and anxiety employees may be feeling. Second, affirm your confidence in them and their teams with reassuring phrases.
D.   Discipline employees whose performance declines, and reward employees whose performance increases.

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