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Discuss the phenomenon of 'Time slavery' in the IT sector.
Solution
In the information technology industry, where the typical workday lasts between 10 and 12 hours, workers frequently put in additional overtime and night shifts to meet deadlines, participate in conference calls that follow US time zones, and take as much time as necessary to complete tasks under the flextime policy. The eight-hour man-day is now longer due to the increase in outsourced jobs. Additionally, people give in to social pressure and prove their commitment to superiors.
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