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You'll hear three coworkers — Edward, Ted, and Claire — brainstorm ways to set up a fair shift rotation.

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1What is the purpose of the meeting?
Ato evaluate a schedule
Bto brainstorm ideas
Cto discuss a new policy
Dto learn about shift software
2What topic are the people discussing?
Alack of staff training
Bissues with the sales team
Cpossibly hiring more staff
Dfair ways to set up the rotation
3What is Claire's concern about a fixed posted schedule?
AIt may just be ignored.
BIt would be unfair to staff.
CIt may be too hard to set up.
DIt is only available online.
4How does Ted feel about his first suggestion?
AIt requires too much work.
BIt is not his best idea.
CIt was meant as a joke.
DIt may not be simple.
5What is Edward's main concern about letting people bid for shifts?
AEveryone may want the same popular shifts.
BThe scheduler is too busy to run it.
CTheir office has no software for it.
DStaff may not bother to bid.
6What is the disadvantage mentioned about a self-swap system?
AStaff may neglect to use it.
BIt requires paid software to run.
CIt could be very unfair.
DEmployees would rather be assigned.
7What do the three people decide to do at the end?
Afind surveys about shifts
Bgather input from staff
Cget assistance from scheduling
Dreconsider all options
8What field do the employees likely work in?
Abusiness services
Bscientific research
Chigher education
Dpublic health care
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