Which of the Following Will Reduce the Risk Accompanying Equity

question 353

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will reduce the risk accompanying equity (stock) investments?

• A) the purchase of shares of a mutual fund that holds the stocks of many diverse corporations
• B) the purchasing and holding of equities over a lengthy period of time
• C) the purchase of shares in firms doing business in a wider variety of industries and markets
• D) all of the above

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Job Design

The arrangement of work tasks for individuals and groups.

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The process of breaking down jobs into simpler, smaller tasks to increase productivity and reduce complexity for employees.

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