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M: Thanks. It’s good to be back.
H: So, are you ready to answer some of our listener’s questions about flexibility?
M: Yes, fire away!
H: Ok, our first question is from the manager of a small company in Norwich. He wants to know how he should go about implementing flexible work practices into his company. He doesn’t know where to begin.
M: Well, implementing flexibility isn’t difficult. First take a bit of time to plan your approach. Understand your options and hold a meeting with your staff with an open mind. They might have something useful to say. Then experiment. Try something for a limited period of time and see how it goes. If things don’t work out, try something else.
H: Ok. We had an email form an employer who is worried because he thinks flexibility could work for some members of his staff but not for others.
What does the speaker say are important factors in implementing flexibility?
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Option 4: "Taking some time to plan"
Explanation: This option is correct as the speaker emphasizes the importance of planning before implementing flexibility. He advises taking time to understand options and prepare an approach, which is a crucial step in the process.
Option 1: "Flexibility will be made to work for all members"
Explanation: This option is incorrect because the speaker does not claim that flexibility will work for all members. Instead, he acknowledges that flexibility may not suit everyone, as indicated by the employer's concern about its applicability to different staff members.
Option 2: "Understanding staff's food interests"
Explanation: This option is incorrect as it misrepresents the speaker's focus. The discussion revolves around implementing flexible work practices, not understanding staff's food interests, which is irrelevant to the topic of workplace flexibility.
Option 3: "If things don’t work out, drop the idea"
Explanation: This option is incorrect because the speaker suggests that if something doesn’t work out, one should try something else rather than dropping the idea entirely. This indicates a willingness to adapt rather than abandon flexibility.
Option 5: "Listen to staff suggestions"
Explanation: This option is correct because the speaker highlights the importance of holding a meeting with staff and being open to their suggestions. Listening to staff is presented as a valuable part of the implementation process.
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