Jefferson's Department Store typically sells over a third of all its merchandise in November and December. Management has found that it must hire ________ workers during this period of increased business to supplement its permanent employees.
A) nontenured
B) apprentice
C) contingent
D) journeymen

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Workers who do not expect regular full-time employment are known as contingent workers. Firms whose employment needs vary from season to season (like department stores and farms) can adjust to these variations by hiring contingent workers.

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