During a meeting, a CEO makes the following statement. Is there an error in the statement? If yes, explain.

“We need to invest more into both human capital and physical capital, while also cutting costs, such as shortening the employee-training programs and reducing the Christmas bonuses.”
a

Yes, there is an error in the statement. Shortening the employee-training programs would cut back on human capital instead of the stated goal of investing more in it.
b

No, there is no error in the statement.
c

Yes, there is an error in the statement. Reducing the Christmas bonus would cut back on physical capital instead of the stated goal of investing more in it.
d

Yes, there is an error in the statement. It is not possible to invest in both human capital and physical capital at the same time since any investment in one type of capital is a reduction in the other.

a - Yes, there is an error in the statement. Shortening the employee-training programs would cut back on human capital instead of the stated goal of investing more in it.

The correct answer is a) Yes, there is an error in the statement. Shortening the employee-training programs would cut back on human capital instead of the stated goal of investing more in it.