Discuss WGU Ethics In Technology (D333) Exam Topic 5 Question 14

An organization plans to hire three external software engineers to build client software to connect its lightweight wireless devices to the cloud. It will do so according to specific terms and a specific duration defined in a legal document. The duration of the work will be six months.

Which workforce category should the organization hire within?

AFull-time employees

BIn-house expertise

CPart-time salaried workers

DIndependent contractors

US. Department of Labor Guidelines on Independent Contractors.
Harvard Business Review (2022). Managing Independent Contractors Effectively.

Suggested Answer: D

Since the organization is hiring external software engineers for a fixed six-month project, independent contractors are the best option.

Why Independent Contractors?

They work on a project basis, as defined in a legal contract.

The organization does not provide full-time benefits.

Contractors are specialists hired for short-term needs, making them ideal for temporary projects.

Why Not the Other Options?

A . Full-time employees: Not suitable, as the work is temporary (six months only).

B . In-house expertise: The company is hiring external workers, not relying on existing staff.

C . Part-time salaried workers: Part-time employees receive benefits, while contractors do not.

Thus, the correct answer is D. Independent contractors, as they are ideal for temporary project-based work.

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21 comments · newest first

Dominque 2 days ago

A full-time hire seems unnecessary for a short project.

Sueann 7 days ago

Agreed! They can start immediately and finish in six months.

Tonja 12 days ago

I think D is the best choice. Independent contractors fit the project duration.

Dalene 17 days ago

Right, D is quicker and more efficient for this need.

Bonita 23 days ago

B might take longer to onboard though.

Goldie 28 days ago

I feel like B could work too, if they have in-house expertise.

Tennie 1 month ago

Exactly! Plus, they can start right away.

Ligia 1 month ago

D allows flexibility and specific skill sets for the task.

Kimbery 1 month ago

True, but it’s not necessary for a short-term project.

Nilsa 2 months ago

But what about A? Full-time employees could provide stability.

Dalene 2 months ago

Agreed! They can be hired for six months without long-term commitment.

Noe 2 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Independent contractors fit the project duration.

Bok 2 months ago

Totally agree, independent contractors are the way to go!

Silvana 2 months ago

Wait, are they really going to find good contractors in just six months?

Asha 2 months ago

Six months sounds perfect for independent contractors!

Gail 3 months ago

I think they should hire full-time employees instead.

Carissa 3 months ago

Definitely independent contractors for this project.

Isadora 3 months ago

I’m a bit confused. Could they hire part-time salaried workers instead? I feel like that might also work for a six-month project.

Kenia 3 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice one we did about hiring for short-term projects. I think independent contractors were the answer there too.

Carma 3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about independent contractors being more flexible for temporary projects. Maybe that's the right choice?

Talia 4 months ago

I think the organization should hire independent contractors since they need specific expertise for a short duration. It seems to fit the project scope better.

WGU Ethics In Technology (D333) Exam - Topic 5 Question 14 Discussion