Andrew, a new college graduate, has been working for an advertising firm for a few months on a contract. He started out as a part-time worker with the firm. He would like the job to become permanent, but the firm has not guaranteed he will have a job next year. This is an example of _____.
A) telecommuting
B) job enrichment
C) operant conditioning
D) intermittent reinforcement
E) permatemp work

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Andrew's situation is an example of permatemp work, which is the practice of keeping workers on contract or temporary status indefinitely instead of offering permanent employment. While Andrew is working full-time, he does not have the security of a permanent job and may be let go at any time without warning.

Andrew, a New College Graduate, Has Been Working for an Advertising