The Realization That Earth Was a Sphere

question 100

Multiple Choice

The realization that Earth was a sphere

• A)did not occur in Europe until the first voyages of Columbus.
• B)had to wait until the modern era (1800s).
• C)was first made by Pythagoras,580-500 B.C.
• D)was made by Isaac Newton.
• E)was ascertained after the launch of Sputnik.

Evaluate the impact of selective emphasis in conveying messages.

Grasp the concept and application of you-viewpoint in business communication.

Recognize the role of courtesy and positive language in business communication.

Assess the effectiveness of formal and informal communication styles in different contexts.

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Definitions:

Dollar-Weighted Return

A method of calculating an investment's return that accounts for the timing and amount of cash flows into and out of the investment.

Time-Weighted Return

A measure of the historical performance of an investment portfolio which adjusts for external flows, such as cash injections or withdrawals.

Sharpe Measure

A metric used to assess the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk, calculated as the difference between the investment's returns and the risk-free return rate, divided by the investment's standard deviation.

Beta

An index for assessing the variation or inherent risk of a security or a portfolio as compared to the aggregate market.