Before Deciding Whether a Measure Is a Leading or Lagging

question 131

Multiple Choice

Before deciding whether a measure is a leading or lagging indicator,a manager should be sure to know

• A)what event the measure is related to.
• B)whether the measure is used by other companies in the industry.
• C)both what event the measure is related to and whether the measure is used by other companies in the industry.
• D)neither what event the measure is related to nor whether the measure is used by other companies in the industry.

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Definitions:

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