Conchita Lopez Is the Vice-President for Human Resources of a Major

question 78

Multiple Choice

Conchita Lopez is the vice-president for human resources of a major manufacturing company. She is thinking of increasing the proportion of contingent workers in the different plants. As a consultant, you advise Conchita that a major disadvantage associated with contingent workers is that:

• A) contingent workers are entitled to retirement benefits.
• B) contingent employees complain more than core employees.
• C) contingent workers may be less loyal and committed than core employees.
• D) contingent workers do not require extensive skill training before they become fully productive to an organization.
• E) contingent employees are usually less reliable than core employees.

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