What Term Refers to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a Firm's

question 47

Multiple Choice

What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers?

• A)human resources
• B)human capital
• C)intangible assets
• D)contingent personnel

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Definitions:

Risk Premium

The return in excess of the risk-free rate of return that an investment is expected to yield, compensating investors for taking on additional risk.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value and pay no interest, maturing in one year or less.

Small-company Stocks

Equity investments in companies with smaller market capitalization, often characterized by higher volatility and potential for growth.

Efficient Market

A financial market theory suggesting that asset prices fully reflect all available information at any given time, ensuring that securities are appropriately priced and investors cannot consistently achieve higher-than-average returns.