Gina works in an unskilled job at a fast food restaurant. She makes near-minimum wage, has no benefits, and is sent home early without pay when hours are slow. Her supervisor wouldn’t be terribly worried if she quit. She is an example of a/an:

A. living wage ordinance.
B. occasional laborer.
C. disposable workforce.
D. time-availability perspective.


Answer: C

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