Jefferson's Department Store Typically Sells Over a Third of All

question 138

Multiple Choice

Jefferson's Department Store typically sells over a third of all its merchandise in November and December. Management has found that it must hire ________ workers during this period of increased business to supplement its permanent employees.

• A) nontenured
• B) apprentice
• C) contingent
• D) journeymen

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