Which of the Following Is an Example of Empathetic Communication

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of empathetic communication?

• A) "We need to get this job finished on time if we want to keep our jobs."
• B) "These intense deadlines are both unreasonable and unfair."
• C) "You don't have a choice; this is the job we hired you to do."
• D) "I understand your frustration; this deadline is intense, and we're running on reduced staff."
• E) "If you don't like your job, we can easily replace you."

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Definitions:

Expected Return

The weighted average of all possible returns for a given investment, considering the probabilities of each outcome.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of data points or investment returns, indicating the degree of risk or volatility.

Risk-Free Asset

An investment with a guaranteed return and no risk of financial loss, typically represented by government bonds.

Capital Allocation Line

A line that graphically represents the risk-versus-return profile of risky assets, and indicates the optimal portfolio of risky and risk-free assets.