Case Study

AVZ Trading Ltd has decided to introduce flexible working hours for its staff. All employees would have to still work for eight hours each day, but they could start work at any time between 7 and 10 am.

1. Why might employees respond positively to this change?
2. Why might employees react negatively to the change?
3. What support mechanisms would you put in place to support the employees?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.