Astrid has always enjoyed working with others, especially as part of a team. She studied graphic design and marketing in college and is now ready to start her career. She knows that she would like a position in the Business,
Management, and Administrative career cluster, specifically in the Marketing pathway. Which company would be the
best for Astrid to send her resumé to?

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? a)stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b)ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c)stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d)ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.