Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Employing Temporary

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of employing temporary workers as a means of eliminating a labor shortage?

• A)The use of temporary workers adds up to many administrative tasks and financial burdens associated with being the "employer of record."
• B)Temporary workers do not pose a threat to current employees which makes the overall environment less competitive.
• C)The level of commitment to the organization and its clients that temporary workers bring with them does not always match that of the organization itself.
• D)Many temporary agencies train employees prior to sending them over to employers, which often means that the company has to retrain them in accord with its own standards.
• E)Because temporary workers have little experience in the host firm, the objective perspective they bring along is of no value.

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