A(n) ______________________________ report compares actual results with budgeted expectations
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
performance
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Encouraging additional communication in the close of a negative message
A) is expected, even if you really don't want to discuss the matter any further. B) should be avoided unless you are truly willing to discuss the matter further. C) is appropriate for internal audiences, but never for external audiences. D) should be done only if you direct the audience to contact someone else. E) isn't a good idea, no matter what the circumstances may be.
Under the indirect method, an increase in accounts payable is added to net income to determine cash flow from operating activities
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
To research facts and statistical information regarding countries, politics or the labor force, what type of resource should be used?
A) Almanacs and other statistical resources B) Business books C) Government publications D) Newspapers and periodicals E) Online databases
Your friend is considering adding one additional stock to a 3-stock portfolio, to form a 4-stock portfolio. She is highly risk averse and has asked for your advice. The three stocks currently held all have b = 1.0, and they are perfectly positively correlated with the market. Potential new Stocks A and B both have expected returns of 15%, are in equilibrium, and are equally correlated with the market, with r = 0.75. However, Stock A's standard deviation of returns is 12% versus 8% for Stock B. Which stock should this investor add to his or her portfolio, or does the choice not matter?
A. Stock A. B. Stock B. C. Neither A nor B, as neither has a return sufficient to compensate for risk. D. Add A, since its beta must be lower. E. Either A or B, i.e., the investor should be indifferent between the two.