Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Agribusiness Practice Test

What is an employee?

1. A person who recruits others

2. A person who gets hired

3. A person who owns a business

4. A person who applies for jobs

The correct answer is: A person who gets hired

An employee is typically defined as a person who gets hired to perform specific duties and responsibilities for an employer in exchange for compensation, usually in the form of wages or a salary. This relationship is characterized by a defined set of tasks that the employee agrees to complete under the supervision of management and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. In contrast, while a person who recruits others may play a critical role in the hiring process, they do not fit the definition of an employee as they are not being compensated by the employer for work done on behalf of the business. Similarly, a person who owns a business is classified as an employer or entrepreneur rather than an employee, as they take on a different set of responsibilities and risks associated with running a business. Lastly, a person who applies for jobs might eventually become an employee if hired, but until that point, they do not have the employment status that defines an employee. Therefore, the focus remains on the contractual agreement between an individual and an employer that characterizes employment.