Which of the Following Statements About Contingent Workers Is Most

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about contingent workers is most accurate?

• A) More than 75 percent of contingent workers are employed in office-clerical work.
• B) The number of contingent workers in the U.S. has steadily declined over the past decade.
• C) U.S. labor laws require firms to offer contingent employees the same wages and benefits as other employees performing similar work.
• D) Companies will rely on contingent workers in an uncertain economy.

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A pricing strategy where the organization's activities are pinpointed, and the costs for these activities are distributed across all products and services based on their respective consumption levels.

Unit Product Cost

The sum of all expenses, such as materials, labor, and overhead, divided by the total units manufactured.

Product N0

The identification or reference number assigned to a specific product or item.

Overhead Cost

The ongoing expenses of operating a business that are not directly attributed to producing goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administration expenses.