1.) Cathy is proposing a (variable work schedule, telecommuting, job-sharing, flextime) plan.

2.) The least appropriate flexible schedule for a bread manufacturing facility would be (telecommuting, flextime, job sharing) because of the nature of the work.

HR IN ACTION Cathy Mavrinac is the vice president of HR for Arcadia Bakeries, a large bread manufacturer. Recently, Hans Brune, one of the best bakers in the company, approached her with a problem. "Cathy, I've got several people on my team who are having a hard time balancing their work and family lives. Either they have children at home or they care for elderly parents, and it's just too hard for them to work a regular schedule. Is there anything we can do?" Cathy thought about it for a minute and responded, "I think so. I've been hearing about some innovative flexible work schedules recently. Let me put some ideas together, and we can talk about it at the next company meeting." At the next company meeting, Cathy announced, "Starting next month, we're going to implement a new flexible work schedule. All employees will be able to request part-time assignments. We will pair people who want to work part-time so that each work shift is covered." Cathy is proposing a plan. Which of the following advantages are associated with flexible scheduling? Check all that apply. Flexible scheduling can improve employee satisfaction. Flexible scheduling always reduces the overall amount of time employees have to work. Flexible scheduling can help employees to balance work and family life. Flexible scheduling can attract and retain good employees. The least appropriate flexible schedule for a bread manufacturing facility would be because of the nature of the work