Which of the following statements is false? while the sign of the correlation is easy to interpret, its magnitude is not. when the covariance equals 0, the returns are uncorrelated. to find the risk of a portfolio, we need to know more than the risk and return of the component stocks; we need to know the degree to which the stocks' returns move together. independent risks are uncorrelated.

Jennifer purchased a house in a brand new development in the outskirts of town. when her house was built, the nearest fire department was nearly 20 miles away. as her neighborhood developed, the density of the community called for a new fire department 1.5 miles away. what effect will the new fire station have on her homeowners insurance premium? a. a new fire department will be more demanding on local taxes. her annual premium will go up. b. the location of a fire department has no bearing on the value of her house. her annual premium will stay the same. c. the new fire department will reduce the risk of financial loss in her home. her annual premium should decrease. d. with a fire department so close (less than 5 miles), financial risk on jennifer’s home practically disappears. she will not need to pay insurance anymore.

Determine the hrm’s role in the performance management process and explain how to ensure the process aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.

Which of the following is the term for something that you can't live without 1. need 2. want 3. good 4. service