Which of the Following Statements About Part-Time Work Is INACCURATE

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about part-time work is INACCURATE?

• A) Casual workers now constitute approximately 50 per cent of the Australian workforce.
• B) It is now possible to hire on a part-time basis everything from secretaries and unskilled labourers to engineers to computer programmers and even executives.
• C) Many employers like the flexibility that casual workers offer in controlling labour costs and dealing with cyclical labour demand.
• D) Casual workers are often paid less and they typically fail to receive important benefits.
• E) Temporaries may lack the commitment of permanent workers and may lower productivity.

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