ValuTech is a large-scale software company.Which of the following,if true,is a lagging indicator of staffing?
A) The company's image was tarnished by a spate of lawsuits which resulted in the resignation of several members of the top management.
B) The company has witnessed a drop in demand for its products and services over the last six months owing to recessionary trends.
C) The company relaxed its hiring standards at the time of recruitment and new hires are struggling to keep pace with the dynamic work environment.
D) The industry-wide adoption of new technologies has resulted in several firms redefining their job requirements.

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Relaxed hiring standards and struggling new hires are indications that staffing may be insufficient or ineffective. This is a lagging indicator because it reflects the outcome of past staffing decisions rather than current staffing needs. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to staffing and do not provide information on whether staffing levels are appropriate or not.

ValuTech Is a Large-Scale Software Company