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

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.