Faced with Incomplete Information About the Future National Economic Conditions

Multiple Choice

Faced with incomplete information about the future national economic conditions, many employers have eschewed the tradition of hiring full-time, permanent employees in favor of ________.

A) hiring only high school graduates willing to work for lower wages
B) a reduced work week of no more than 30 hours per week per employee
C) off-shoring as many jobs as possible to reduce costs associated with government-mandated programs
D) a flexible work arrangement that includes freelancers and temporary workers