What does 'visibility' refer to in the final sentence?

A company in Cairo allowed half of its employees to work from home for six months, while the others worked in the office. Managers measured the number of tasks completed per week. Those at home completed more tasks on average, and fewer of them left the company during the period. However, when the employees were asked about promotion, those who worked at home felt less likely to be noticed by senior managers. The researchers suggested that companies should consider both productivity and visibility when they design remote work plans, because efficiency alone does not give a full picture of an employee's experience.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. How easily managers can notice an employee's work

  1. Step 1: Employees at home felt less likely to be noticed by senior managers. Step 2. Visibility therefore means being seen and recognised for one's work. Answer: How easily managers can notice an employee's work. Why not the others: The other options use a literal meaning of seeing that does not fit the context.

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