Contingent workers (e.g., contractors, freelancers, or temporary employees) can provide short-term solutions for resource gaps, but they come with disadvantages.
Why is minimal internal process understanding a disadvantage?
Contingent workers do not have long-term exposure to the company's workflows, culture, or business strategies.
Training contingent workers on company-specific processes takes time and effort, reducing initial productivity.
They may not be as committed to organizational goals as full-time employees.
A. Any skills gained during employment will be lost to the company at the project's completion. – While true, companies can retain knowledge through documentation and collaboration.
C. The company may require the same worker for other projects. – This is not a disadvantage; it could be a benefit if the worker is rehired.
D. The company does not have to provide benefits throughout the project's lifecycle. – This is an advantage, not a disadvantage.
Why Not the Other Options?Thus, the correct answer is B. Internal business process understanding will be minimal given the temporary nature of the workers.
Kalleberg, A. L. (2000). Nonstandard Employment Relations: Part-time, Temporary, and Contract Work.
Harvard Business Review (2022). Managing Contingent Workers Effectively.
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