1) You are indecisive about which stock to buy Microsoft, which is selling for $173 a share; or Apple, which is selling for $285 a share. Microsoft stock promises to pay annual dividends of $4.00, $5.00, and $5.50 over the next three years respectively, and you estimate it can be sold for $190 at the end of the third year. You expect Apple to pay a dividend of $5.50 the first year, $8.50, and $10.50 over the next two years, respectively. You also expect Apple’s stock to be trading at $330 in three years. Which stock would you buy if stocks from computer manufacturers typically yield 10%?

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.