Consider Two Perfectly Negatively Correlated Risky Securities, a and B

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider two perfectly negatively correlated risky securities, A and B. Security A has an expected rate of return of 16% and a standard deviation of return of 20%. B has an expected rate of return of 10% and a standard deviation of return of 30%. The weight of security B in the minimum-variance portfolio is ________.

• A) 10%
• B) 20%
• C) 40%
• D) 60%

Understand the basic concepts of human motivation and needs, including Maslow's hierarchy.

Comprehend the components and applications of Aristotle's three tools of rhetoric: ethos, pathos, and logos.

Identify practices of successful companies related to human resources, as highlighted by Jeffrey Pfeffer.

Apply knowledge of motivation and rhetoric in leadership and organizational contexts.

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Definitions:

Personalized Power

Power that individuals seek for their own personal satisfaction, often at the expense of others, contrasting with socialized power, which is used for the benefit of others.

Cognitive Intelligence

The mental capacity for logical reasoning, problem-solving, and learning new information.

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the effectiveness of a decision or leadership style is contingent upon the context and situation in which it is applied.

Personal Characteristics

The traits, qualities, or attributes that contribute to an individual's distinctive personality.