One of the most important changes t

One of the most important changes that management had made in industry in recent years is the scheduling of flexible work hours for their employees. Workers are given the option of choosing when they will work. This allows them more leisure time for family and fun. Flextime has obvious advantages for both workers and management although it may not be practical in all types of business. The first advantage is increased production per work-hour. A second advantage is that factory workers are happier. In addition to increased output and worker satisfaction, factory managers report that absenteeism has declined. Although flextime has produced these three positive results in some industries, it is not as advantageous in all types of businesses. To summarize, flextime has resulted in increased production and happier workers who are less likely to miss work, and it works well in manufacturing and retail industries. It works less well in service industries such as the restaurant and health careindustries.