Following the birth of his first child,Mike Simpson,a software designer for Microsoft,wished to spend more time with his family.He asked his employer if he could perform a portion of his work at home and come into the office only Tuesday through Thursday.Microsoft allowed it.By allowing Mike to work at home on Mondays and Fridays,Microsoft practices ____ as a motivational technique.

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Telecommuting refers to working from a location outside the traditional office, often from home, using technology to perform job duties. Mike's arrangement to work from home on certain days fits this definition.

Following the Birth of His First Child,Mike Simpson,a Software Designer