The Future of Work

In the article "The office as we know it is over", by Jared Lindzon, how many newly remote workers don't want to go back to the office?

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

• 85%

Jared Lindzon quotes the head of GitLab as saying "The most dangerous words in business are,...

• We've always done it this way.

• Let's try something new.

• We've never done it this way.

• We'll always do it this way.

Jared Lindzon argues that remote work will:

• cause isolation between workers

• decrease productivity

• increase productivity

• create more equity in the workplace

Jared Lindzon argues that remote work will:

• improve quality of life in cities and towns

• expand the talent pool for a company

• improve productivity of employees

• all of the above

• none of the above

According to Jared Lindzon, the downside to remote work is:

• less team work

• lack of innovation

• employee turnover

• all of the above

• none of the above

According to Cal Newport, which company is responsible for putting an end to the ideal of remote work:

• yahoo

• google

• facebook

• slack

Why does Cal Newport say the plan for remote office work backfired:

• because bosses didn't want to give freedom to their employees

• because employees go to work AND work from home

• because flexible work arrangements are a perk not the norm

According to Cal Newport, which industry has had success with remote work?

• tourism

• telecommunications

• Software development

• gaming

What comparison does Cal Newport make to illustrate the challenge for businesses to incorporate remote work?

• the switch from steam engines to electric engines in factories

• the mechanization of assembly lines in factories

• switching from horses to automobiles

• switching from gravel to paved roads

What does Cal Newport say is necessary for remote work to be necessary?

• tools to improve personal productivity

• a "simulated" commute - a walk around the block

• innovation in companies

• worker motivation