The findings of a recent company survey at Rader Industries showed that employees are experiencing high levels of work stress. To offset this, a manager suggests instituting a leave policy whereby employees must go on a mandatory vacation for 7 days in the year.
-Under which of the following conditions, if true, would the manager's suggestion most likely be accepted?
A) The company recently acquired a new client and work volumes are expected to increase.
B) The company halted its hiring plans for the year in order to focus on developing talent in-house.
C) The company allows employees to encash their unused leave at the end of every year.
D) The company promotes work-life balance, by offering employees flexible working arrangements.
E) The company has a "use it or lose it" policy whereby unused leave lapses at the end of every year.

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If the company has a "use it or lose it" policy, it means that employees are not incentivized to take time off, which could contribute to higher levels of work stress. Instituting a mandatory vacation policy would ensure that employees take time off and recharge, thereby reducing work stress.

The Findings of a Recent Company Survey at Rader Industries