A "Boundary-Spanning Unit" Is Best Described as Which of the Following

question 38

Multiple Choice

A "boundary-spanning unit" is best described as which of the following?

• A) The formulation of an external organizational environment
• B) The need for limitations in an organizational environment
• C) A required upper and lower level of organizational personnel
• D) The process of the internal organization functioning in parallel with the external organization
• E) A buffer level for environmental fluctuations

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Definitions:

Risk-Adjusted Return

A measure of the return on an investment relative to the risk taken, often used to compare the performance of investment options.

Sharpe Measure

An alternative term for the Sharpe Ratio, providing an assessment of an investment's risk-adjusted return by calculating the excess return per unit of risk.

Beta

A tool for appraising the degree of volatility or systemic risk involved in a security or portfolio relative to the market at large.

Treynor Measure

A ratio used to evaluate the returns of a portfolio or investment adjusted for risk, taking into account the risk-free rate and market volatility.