1. The return on an investment in stock:
a. consists of dividend and capital gains yields.
b. is always very risky.
c. has a standard deviation that has historically been small relative to its average value.
d. is subject to risk but is generally non-negative like a savings account.
2. The management team at Cryser Inc., manufacturer of wind turbines, aims to increase the company’s market share by 20% by the end of 2017. The respective functional heads in the company inform their teams that they will get a substantial bonus if they are able to achieve this target. Which of the following stages of the goal-setting process is the company in ?
A. Setting goals
b. Creating action plans
c. Providing support and feedback
d. Promoting goal commitment