Consider the two (excess return) index model regression results for A and B:

RA = –1.2% + 1.6RM

R-square = 0.676

Residual standard deviation = 13.8%

RB = 0.5% + 1.3RM

R-square = 0.574

Residual standard deviation = 12.4% a. Which stock has more firm-specific risk? Stock A Stock B b. Which stock has greater market risk? Stock A Stock B c. For which stock does market movement has a greater fraction of return variability? Stock A Stock B d. If rf were constant at 7% and the regression had been run using total rather than excess returns, what would have been the regression intercept for stock A? (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal place. Omit the "%" sign in your response.) Intercept %

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u.s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u.s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers