Question

The selection process may include a(n) _____________, where employment is only guaranteed for a specified period of time, until either a permanent offer is extended or the employee is discharged

Answer 1

the selection process may include : Probationary period,
Where employment  is only guaranteed  for a specified period of time, until either a permanent offer is extended or the employee is discharged

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Answer 2

Answer:

The selection process may include a(n) action pending period, where employment is only guaranteed for a specified period of time, until either a permanent offer is extended or the employee is discharged

Explanation:

During the process of hiring new employees many companies use the "action pending period" in their preliminary or temporal contracts, that gives them the chance to have a person demonstrate if they are the correct one for the position they have applied for without assuring them to keep the job until the company is satisfied with their performance.