In Which of the Following Situations Is the Individual More

question 103

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is the individual more likely to be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee?

• A)a nurse who is directly supervised by doctors in an office
• B)a computer programmer who is instructed as to what projects to undertake,programming language and format,and hours of work
• C)a nurse who travels to several different patients; she sets her own hours and is responsible for the delivery of nursing care and end result
• D)a teacher whose hours,classroom responsibilities,content and methods of instruction are established by the school

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Definitions:

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type or value) in return, often referring to the trading of goods, services, or currencies.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

Specialization

The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill within production or labor.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to a basis for beneficial trade.