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Even though it did not finalize the acquisition and assume control of the institution, Ashford University was renamed the University of Arizona Global Campus. Zovio continued as the campus's online program manager until UAGC terminated its contract with Zovio in 2022. [61] The acquisition was completed three years later. [62]
Herbert Gintis (February 11, 1940 – January 5, 2023) was an American economist, behavioral scientist, and educator known for his theoretical contributions to sociobiology, especially altruism, cooperation, epistemic game theory, gene-culture coevolution, efficiency wages, strong reciprocity, and human capital theory.
Human capital or human assets is a concept used by economists to designate personal attributes considered useful in the production process. It encompasses employee knowledge, skills, know-how, good health, and education. [1] Human capital has a substantial impact on individual earnings. [2]
The Uzawa–Lucas model is an economic model that explains long-term economic growth as consequence of human capital accumulation. Developed by Robert Lucas, Jr., [1] building upon initial contributions by Hirofumi Uzawa, [2] it extends the AK model by a two-sector setup, in which physical and human capital are produced by different technologies.
Human resource metrics are measurements used to determine the value and effectiveness of human resources (HR) initiatives, typically including such areas as turnover, training, return on human capital, costs of labor, and expenses per employee.
Human Capital Theory states that the knowledge, experience and skills of employees are developed through processes of advanced education, training and development and job changes (Tharenou, 1997). Human capital acquisition through learning and job satisfaction increases the ability of a workforce to perform effectively (Michael et al., 2000 ...
Human capital is one of the three components of intellectual capital and has become a primary focus in the knowledge economy. [ 1 ] The institute conducts research and training to determine best practices in regard to workforce planning , talent acquisition , onboarding and engagement, learning and development, succession and retention and ...
Human asset management is an evolution from the old terms like human resource management and human capital management. Many organization defined people as ‘resources’. In HAM, employees are not regarded or managed as a ‘disposable resource’. [6] The importance of relating with an employer was highlighted by Quelch and Jocz. [7]