In the Context of Communication in Teams,which of the Following

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the context of communication in teams,which of the following should a team leader ideally employ to increase team productivity?

• A) The supervisor should single out staff, even if it affects team spirit, to get everyone focused on the issue at hand.
• B) The team leader should ensure that the members confide in him or her alone to prevent the formation of informal groups.
• C) The team leader should ensure that there is an open and positive communication among team members.
• D) The team leader should look out for disagreements and squelch them at the roots.

Apply the concept of risk-return trade-off to portfolio selection.

Explore the impact of mixing risk-free and risky assets on a portfolio's risk and return.

Recognize the role of diversification in managing portfolio risk.

Identify the mathematical relationships used to determine the standard deviation of a portfolio's return.

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Definitions:

Boas

Franz Boas was an anthropologist who is considered one of the founders of cultural anthropology and an advocate of cultural relativism.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how organisms can learn to associate a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response.

Wundt

Refers to Wilhelm Wundt, a German physician, physiologist, and philosopher, widely regarded as the father of experimental psychology.

Durkheim

Refers to Émile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology known for his work on social cohesion and the functionalist perspective.