The Problem of 'Underinvestment' Occurs When Managers Are Reluctant to Undertake

question 10

Multiple Choice

The problem of 'underinvestment' occurs when managers are reluctant to undertake projects with positive net present value because:

• A) shareholders prefer less risk than do lenders and managers.
• B) the increased funds obtained from the projects will rank higher in priority of payments to creditors over shareholders in the event of the entity being liquidated.
• C) the projects would result in a reduction of managers' incentives.
• D) managers prefer to maintain a high level of funds within the entity.

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