Why Are Attitudes Useful

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why are attitudes useful?

• A) because they allow us to judge whether something we encounter is good or bad
• B) because they organize our knowledge about a certain topic
• C) because they make it more likely that we will change our minds
• D) because they allow us to predict how others will behave

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Definitions:

Constant Growth Period

The constant growth period refers to a phase in which a company or financial asset's dividends or earnings grow at a steady, unchanging rate.

Preemptive Right

Gives the current shareholders the right to purchase any new shares issued in proportion to their current holdings. The preemptive right enables current owners to maintain their proportionate share of ownership and control of the business.

Proxy Fight

An attempt to take over a company in which an outside group solicits existing shareholders’ proxies, which are authorizations to vote shares in a shareholders’ meeting, in an effort to overthrow management and take control of the business.

Dissident Shareholders

Shareholders who disagree with the company's management and policies, often expressing their dissatisfaction through votes against management proposals.