An 'Independent Contractor' Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

An 'independent contractor' is:

• A)an employee who is able to carry out their duties with minimal supervision.
• B)a person who is contracted to provide services, but who is not an employee.
• C)a person who is contracted to provide services and who may or may not be an employee.
• D)any person for whose conduct an employer is legally liable.

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Definitions:

Empowerment

The process of granting individuals or groups the power, means, or opportunity to control their own lives, make decisions, and exert influence.

Performance Obstacles

Factors or conditions that hinder or impede the effectiveness and efficiency of individual or group performance.

Vroom-Jago

A decision-making model that helps leaders determine how much involvement their teams should have in the decision-making process.

Leader-Participation Model

A framework suggesting the degree of employee involvement in decision-making depends on the situation and leadership style.