A Stock Has a Standard Deviation of 22

question 59

Multiple Choice

A stock has a standard deviation of 22.4 percent and a covariance with the market of .0169. The market has a standard deviation of 13.2 percent. What is the beta of this stock?

• A) .29
• B) .57
• C) .92
• D) .97
• E) 1.01

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Definitions:

Functional Conflict

A healthy, constructive disagreement among group members that leads to better decisions and outcomes.

Dysfunctional Conflict

A destructive disagreement or conflict that leads to negative outcomes, hampering the productivity, cohesiveness, and effectiveness of a group or organization.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where parties compete over the distribution of a fixed amount of resources, typically resulting in a win-lose situation.

Integrative Negotiation

A negotiation strategy that focuses on collaborative approaches to find mutually beneficial outcomes.