One of the Reasons Many Firms Have Chosen to Use

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Multiple Choice

One of the reasons many firms have chosen to use temporary employees rather than rehire full-time employees is that:

• A)the government provides strong tax incentives to hire temporary workers.
• B)it enables them to avoid the prohibitively high costs associated with terminating employees.
• C)such workers usually are more loyal to the firm.
• D)most labour laws only apply to full-time workers,so there are fewer legal hassles associated with hiring temporary workers.

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Definitions:

Clerical Work

Tasks related to general office management, such as filing, typing, and handling correspondence, typically requiring attention to detail.

Specialized Work

Work focused on a particular industry, sector, or area of expertise, requiring specific skills or knowledge.

Benefit Packages

A collection of non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal salaries or wages.

Formal Work Environment

A workplace setting that follows strict rules of conduct, dress code, and organizational structure.