Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Independent Contractors

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding independent contractors?

• A) An independent contractor is a legal employee of the company which hired him/her.
• B) Using an independent contractor increases the employer's exposure to laws and regulations governing the employment relationship.
• C) Using an independent contractor frees an employer from the tax withholding and tax payment obligations it has for its employees.
• D) Using an independent contractor substantially increases the right of the employer to control the contractor.

Recognize the benefits and challenges associated with performance-related pay systems.

Understand the significance of employee participation in decision-making and its impact on organizational performance.

Grasp the legal and procedural nuances of wage and salary information disclosure in different sectors.

Appreciate the psychological impacts (e.g., Pygmalion effect) of expectation and recognition on employee performance.

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Definitions:

Clicking

In the context of computer usage, it refers to pressing and releasing a button on a mouse or other input device to select or interact with elements on a screen.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior learning.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.