A Risky Security Has a Variance of

question 59

Multiple Choice

A risky security has a variance of .036190 and a covariance with the market of .0222.The variance of the market is .01975.What is the correlation of the risky security to the market?

• A) 0.51
• B) 0.65
• C) 0.72
• D) 0.83
• E) 0.85

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Definitions:

Market Share

The proportion of the overall sales in a market that a company, product, or brand secures.

Externally Focused Strategies

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Internally Focused Strategies

Approaches within a business that concentrate on improving internal processes, resources, and capabilities to meet organizational goals and objectives.

Human Resource Orientation

A focus within an organization aimed at integrating HR policies and practices with the strategic objectives of the organization.