You Are Considering Buying Some Stock in Continental Grain

question 94

Multiple Choice

You are considering buying some stock in Continental Grain. Which of the following is an example of nondiversifiable risk?

• A) Risk resulting from a general decline in the stock market
• B) Risk resulting from a news release that several of Continental's grain silos were tainted
• C) Risk resulting from an explosion in a grain elevator owned by Continental
• D) Risk resulting from an impending lawsuit against Continental

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Definitions:

Traditional Gender Roles

A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex.

Benefits

Forms of value, often related to employment or insurance, provided to individuals in addition to salary, including medical insurance, pension, and holidays.

Costs

The amount of money required for the production, maintenance, or acquisition of goods and services.

Androgynous Individuals

People who do not fit neatly into the conventional gender roles of male or female, often blending or embracing characteristics of both.