You are considering two stocks. Both pay a dividend of $1, but the beta coefficient of A is 1.5 while the beta coefficient of B is 0.7. Your required return is k = 8% + (15% - 8%) β
a) What is the required return for each stock?
b) If A is selling for $10 a share, is it a good buy if you expect earnings and dividends to grow at 5 percent?
c) The earnings and dividends of B are expected to grow annually at 10 percent. Would you buy the stock for $30?
d) If the earning and dividends of A were expected to grow annually at 10 percent, would it be a good buy at $30?

Leticia has worked for 20 years in the public relations department of a large firm and has been the vice-president for the past ten years. it is unlikely she will ever be promoted to the top executive position in her firm even though she has directed several successful projects and is quite capable. her lack of promotion is an illustration of (a) the "glass ceiling" (b) the "glass elevator" (c) the "mommy track" (d) sexual harassment

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.

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