In Which of the Following Ways May Staffing Practices Change

question 93

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways may staffing practices change in response to benefit cost controls?

• A)Because benefits costs are fixed,the benefits cost per hour can be increased by having employees work more hours.
• B)Organizations will try to have their employees classified as exempt whenever possible.
• C)Growth in the number of full-time workers.
• D)Rehiring of previously laid off employees.

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