Which of the Following Is a Valid Statement About Contingent

question 375

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid statement about contingent workers?

• A) Contingent workers are seldom skilled professionals.
• B) By law, employers must provide contingent workers the same salary and benefits as permanent employees.
• C) An increasing number of companies are hiring skilled professionals, such as accountants, as part of their contingent workforce.
• D) By law, companies cannot hire contingent workers as part of the management team.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

A financial metric that measures the degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest, indicating the profitability of its core business activities.

Sales Volume

The total number of units or products sold within a specific period.

Fixed Expense

Overheads that stay the same, no matter how much is produced or sold, encompassing charges such as property rent, staff paychecks, and insurance coverage costs.