Question

edward reports to a boss in new jersey and lives in colorado. not that many years ago, edward would have had to move to new jersey for this promotion. what changed to let him stay in colorado?

○ eco-friendly laws do not allow any more people work at the new jersey site due to pollution.

○ the ease and affordability of local printing through places like kinko’s and office max. an expensive printer did not have to be purchased for the colorado site.

○ digital communication technology is so fast that it is just like sitting down the hall from his boss.

Explanation:

To determine what changed to let Edward stay in Colorado while reporting to a boss in New Jersey, we analyze each option:

• The first option about eco - friendly laws limiting workers at the New Jersey site is not a common or likely reason for remote work feasibility.
• The second option about local printing affordability is not relevant to the ability to work remotely while reporting to a boss in another state.
• The third option, digital communication technology (like video conferencing, instant messaging, etc.) enabling fast and effective communication as if being physically close (sitting down the hall), is the key factor that has changed in recent years to allow remote work. This technology allows Edward to communicate with his boss in New Jersey without being physically present there, so he can stay in Colorado.

Answer:

C. Digital communication technology is so fast that it is just like sitting down the hall from his boss.