Stock X has an expected return of 13 percent, a standard deviation of returns of 13 percent, a correlation coefficient with the market of 0.9, and a beta coefficient of 1.1. Stock Y has an expected return of 7 percent, a standard deviation of 27 percent, a –0.3 correlation with the market, and a beta of –0.4. Which security would be riskier if it were held by itself as a single investment?

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.