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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Occupations

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Paul remodels homes for a living. After he is hired, he seeks out plumbers, electricians, and other workers to help with different parts of the job. What is this practice called?

Underground work
Contingent work
Subcontracting
Cyclical employment
Marginal work

Explanation

Answer: C - Subcontracting is when one company hires other companies to perform special services to complete a product or task. Subcontracting is common in home building and remodeling. Subcontracted workers perform contingent work that is not permanent or full-time and likely does not have benefits.

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