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Workers who are hired to deal with short-term increases in a business' workload are known as:
A) flextime workers.
B) short-term workers.
C) specialized workers.
D) contingent workers.
124) In 2010, what percentage of the total labor force in the United States consisted of contingent workers?
A) 12%
B) 26%
C) 37%
D) 44%
125) Job sharing is primarily appealing to:
A) working mothers.
B) hourly workers.
C) subcontractors.
D) college interns.
126) You are job-sharing with a co-worker, Dave. Which of the following is true about this working arrangement?
A) You and Dave divide the job's responsibilities, hours, and benefits between the two of you.
B) You and Dave work for a temporary agency, which splits assignments between the two of you.
C) You and Dave are responsible for managing yourselves and your assigned projects.
D) You and Dave divide the job's responsibilities but neither of you receives any health benefits.
127) A virtual company displays which of the following characteristics?
A) It consists of only part-time employees who telecommute.
B) It consists of some permanent employees and many contingent workers.
C) It consists only of contingent workers.
D) It consists of mostly permanent workers and a few contingent workers.
128) Which of the following is most likely a true statement about contract workers?
A) Contractor workers are employed through subcontractors.
B) Contract workers typically follow rigid schedules and guidelines.
C) Contract workers are always highly motivated and productive.
D) Contract workers develop work relationships directly with employers.
129) A work arrangement that gives employees control over the reporting and ending times of their daily work schedules is known as:
A) work-life balance.
B) compressed workweek.
C) telecommuting.
D) flexible work hours.
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