The Human Capital Index,based on a Comprehensive Global Study of More

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Human Capital Index,based on a comprehensive global study of more than 2,000 companies,found that superior human capital practices were ________ correlated with a firm's financial returns and were a(n) ________ indicator of increased shareholder value.

• A) negatively; lagging
• B) positively; leading
• C) insignificantly; timely
• D) weakly; accurate

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Definitions:

Lease

A transfer of the right to possession and use of goods for a term in return for consideration.

Possession and Use

The right to hold property and utilize it, which can be exclusive to the owner or shared with others.

Goods

Tangible items that are manufactured or produced for sale.

Voidable Title

A legal status indicating that a title to ownership can be rendered void or cancelled due to certain defects or fraud, but remains valid until annulled.