Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Remote Work' or 'Telework' as a structural shift? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Remote Work' or 'Telework' as a structural shift?
A. Only the increase in commuting
B. The potential to decouple the location of work from the location of the worker, with implications for cities, housing and labour markets
C. Only a temporary pandemic phenomenon without lasting effects
D. The complete disappearance of all office work
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The expansion of remote work enabled by digital technologies allows many jobs to be performed outside traditional offices, with potentially far-reaching consequences for urban form, housing demand, regional development and work organisation.

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