Unless telework is viewed as a good business practice by incorporating it as an integral part of doing business in the Federal Government, we will continue to ignore an important tool. If implemented effectively, government$-$wide telework can make the difference between shutting down Federal Government services in emergency situations and continuing to operate with minimal interruption. Telework enables agencies and businesses to continue services and operations without jeopardizing the safety of their employees.

Which of the following best describes the opinion of the author with respect to telework?