Which of the following statements about part-time work is inaccurate?
A) Contingency workers now constitute approximately 50 percent of the American workforce.
B) It is now possible to hire on a part-time basis everything from secretaries and unskilled labourers to engineers to computer programmers and even executives.
C) Many employers like the flexibility that contingency workers offer in controlling labour costs and dealing with cyclical labour demand.
D) Temporaries may lack the commitment of permanent workers and may lower productivity.
E) Contingency workers are often paid less and they typically fail to receive important benefits.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to most recent available data, contingency workers constitute approximately 10-15 percent of the American workforce, not 50 percent.

Which of the Following Statements About Part-Time Work Is Inaccurate