Case 1- The Pursuit of Happiness: Flexibility
3-5. I think that flexible work arrangements can succeed depending on the type of work task that a business performs. Especially if the business is mainly female workplace, those individuals will benefit from the flexibility. As I read earlier in the text, employers should know their employers, and look at the absentism and what may have stooped the work load from getting complete at a reasonable time. Certain jobs draw different people for different reasons, and flexibility may be one of them. I believe if a business offer flex hours, it will draw the type of people that will need flexibility in the work place. People who are in college, newly married, new moms, single parents, men/women that have families are types of people who may be looking for flexibility in the work world.
3-16. “A recent European study indicated that job satisfaction is positively correlated with life satisfaction, in that you attitudes and experiences in life spill over into your job approaches and experiences” (O.B.). Flexability on the job may give individuals the satisfaction they need in the event that their kids may have to go to the doctor, dentist or even get sick. Individuals will be able to attend to those situations and still be able to complete task at a later time and in a different environment. If you have a sick family member, you can sit with them and still do your work in a timely manner and the business can continue to live up to it’s standard of excellence. Also, if a person is out of work someone else may have to complete that person’s job if there is no flexibility, therefore overloading the other staff member. People who feel that their hands are tied when life’s unexpected happens will be happier on the job. I believe if a person can manage their life and work they will be happier and the happier they are at home the happier they are on the job.
3-17. I see a company being effected by FWA in negative and positive ways. The negative may be something as simple as loosing touch with your employees. Communication and connection is important in everything we do in life. When there is a disconnect people seem to wander, feel alone with no connection to the person or business. This alone can send negative vibes to the individual and the company will begin to see less motivation and job satisfaction from the individual. Managers will need to create a team that will keep people connected whenever they are away from the workplace. Consistent contact through email and voice correspondent will enable the individual to still have a connection with their personal life and continue in their loved career.
Source: Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2015). Organizational Behavior. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Denise Robinson