Risk Is Generally Associated Only with Loss from Possible Investments

question 37

True/False

Risk is generally associated only with loss from possible investments.

Recognize various approaches to studying leadership (trait, behavior, power-influence).

Understand the role of leader-follower values in leadership theories.

Distinguish levels of conceptualization in leadership research (dyadic, group, organizational).

Understand the fundamental concepts and theories of ethics relevant to public relations.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Common Stock

Equities, or equity securities, issued as ownership shares in a publicly held corporation. Shareholders have voting rights and may receive dividends based on their proportionate ownership.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

ROE

Equity Return, which is determined by dividing the net income by the equity of shareholders, is a method used to evaluate financial success.