Dual-career couples, single parents and telecommuting (working from home) are newer workforce paradigms which affect workplace diversity. Dual-career couples might work for the same organisations and...

Dual-career couples, single parents and telecommuting (working from home) are newer workforce paradigms which affect workplace diversity. Dual-career couples might work for the same organisations and single parents are usually widows, divorcees or persons who choose to live separately.

1. Identify the challenges that managers may face in dealing with each of these aspects of workplace diversity.


2. Outline the strategies that management can use to address them.


3. Why has telecommuting become popular at work?


4. What are the challenges linked with telecommuting?

 Use appropriate examples and relevant literature to support your submission.