Beta Is Defined as ____

question 80

Multiple Choice

Beta is defined as ____.

• A) a measure of volatility of a security's returns relative to the returns of a broad-based market portfolio of securities
• B) the ratio of the variance of market returns to the covariance of returns on a security with the market
• C) the inverse of the slope of the security regression line
• D) All of these are correct

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

Activities within an organization that involve the use of power and social networking to achieve changes that benefit the organization or individuals within it.

Expert Power

The ability to influence others based on one's recognized knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular area.

Political Behaviors

Actions or activities undertaken by individuals or groups within an organization or society aimed at influencing the distribution of power and resources.

Tactical Influence

The use of planned strategies or tactics to persuade or guide others' behavior and decisions in a way that achieves one’s objectives.