Stocks a and B Each Have an Expected Return of 15

question 103

Multiple Choice

Stocks A and B each have an expected return of 15%, a standard deviation of 20%, and a beta of 1.2.The returns on the two stocks have a correlation coefficient of +0.6.Your portfolio consists of 50% A and 50% B.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The portfolio's expected return is 15%.
• B) The portfolio's standard deviation is greater than 20%.
• C) The portfolio's beta is greater than 1.2.
• D) The portfolio's standard deviation is 20%.
• E) The portfolio's beta is less than 1.2.

Grasp the role of human needs in driving behavior and motivation at work.

Understand the significance and implications of employee engagement in workplace motivation.

Analyze the impact of individual needs and drives on work behavior and performance.

Evaluate the theoretical frameworks surrounding motivation and their applicability to real-world organizational problems.

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A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus), typically affecting one ear.

Ear Ossicles

Three tiny bones called the malleus, the incus, and the stapes located in the middle ear cavity. They are the smallest bones of the body.

Semicircular Canals

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