What Are the Arithmetic and Geometric Average Returns for a Stock

question 56

Multiple Choice

What are the arithmetic and geometric average returns for a stock with annual returns of 14.9 percent,14.6 percent,−2.8 percent,and 9.7 percent?

• A)9)100%;8.673%
• B)8)882%;8.854%
• C)9)100%;8.771%
• D)8)897%;8.854%
• E)9)100%;8.854%

Identify the cultural and demographic considerations that influence the design and effectiveness of reward systems.

Understand the impact of goal setting on individual and organizational performance, including ethical considerations.

Describe the relationship between reward systems and employee motivation, and how they contribute to organizational profitability.

Understand the role of technology and administration in managing reward systems, particularly in flexible benefit plans.

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Definitions:

Quality Goal

A quality goal is an objective set by an organization to maintain or enhance the standard of their products or services to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Financial Return

The profit or loss generated on an investment over a specific period, often expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

ROI

Return on investment; a measure of the profitability of an investment expressed as a percentage of the initial amount invested.

Profit Goals

Specific financial targets that a company aims to achieve within a certain period, often measured in terms of net income or margin percentages.