Site MapHelpFeedbackSelf-Quiz
Self-Quiz
(See related pages)

Please answer all questions.



1

What does the term "contingency workforce" mean?
A)employees who work on whatever tasks are most essential at that moment
B)employees who are expected to travel a great deal for their employers
C)employees who are permanent, but who might be expected to relocate to a foreign country
D)temporary employees who are hired for only as long as they are needed
2

Which of these is not given as a reason why it would be favorable for a business to hire people on a temporary basis?
A)Temporary employees require fewer benefits.
B)Temporary employees can be paid less.
C)Temporary employees allow an employer to better respond to workplace demands.
D)Temporary employees work harder than permanent employees.
3

What is one disadvantage to having a temporary job, as discussed in Reel Society?
A)The pay and benefits are usually lower than for permanent employees.
B)Temporary employees don't get to know their co-workers well.
C)Employers can respond to changes in business needs very quickly.
D)It can be harder to get a day off.
4

Because it leads to unemployment, downsizing is also related to problems with
A)welfare.
B)the need for childcare.
C)loss of tax revenue.
D)all of the above
5

According to the Department of Labor, what percentage of downsized employees find new jobs?
A)10%
B)40%
C)75%
D)90%
6

Temporary employees are generally paid the same as permanent employees, as long as they are doing the same work.
A)True
B)False
7

Deindustrialization refers to the systematic, widespread withdrawal of investment in basic aspects of productivity.
A)True
B)False
8

About 14% of downsized employees end up retiring early.
A)True
B)False
9

Deindustrialization can cause community-wide problems.
A)True
B)False
10

Downsizing is not typically related to automation.
A)True
B)False







Reel Society 2.0 WebsiteOnline Learning Center with Powerweb

Home > Workforce Trends > Self-Quiz