Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Employing Temporary

question 23

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)Small companies that cannot afford their own testing program often get employees who have tested by a temporary agency.
• C)The low levels of commitment to the organization and its customers that temporary workers bring with them often reduce the level of customer loyalty.
• D)Many temporary agencies train employees prior to sending them 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 is of no value.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Model

A motivational theory stating that individuals' motivation is determined by their expected outcomes, based on their efforts and the perceived likelihood of success.

Motivation

The psychological forces that compel an individual to take action towards a desired objective, emphasizing the reasons for specific behaviors.

Behavior

The actions, conduct, or functions of a person or animal in response to external and internal stimuli.

Needs Hierarchy Model

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from most to least pressing: physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.