Which of the Following Is True of Temporary Workers

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of temporary workers?

• A) Temporary employment involves higher costs.
• B) Using temporary workers frees the employer from many administrative tasks.
• C) Use of temporary workers is not suitable for small companies because extensive testing of the employees needs to be done before these companies get employees from an agency.
• D) Most temporary workers need to be trained by the employers every time they join a new organization.
• E) Temporary employment is not suitable for those employers who need to operate efficiently even when demand for their products changes rapidly.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on the expectation that their actions will lead to desired outcomes.

Instrumentality

Is a person’s belief that various outcomes will occur as a result of task performance.

Organisational Behaviour Modification

A systematic approach to changing behavior in an organization through the application of learning theories to improve performance and satisfaction among employees.

Operant Conditioning

Is the control of behaviour by manipulating its consequences.