Some Corporations Have Endangered the Lives of Their Own Workers

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some corporations have endangered the lives of their own workers by maintaining unsafe conditions in their plants and mines.What federal agency sets and controls standards of workers' safety?

• A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• B)Environmental Protection Agency
• C)Internal Revenue Service
• D)Securities and Exchange Commission

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained within the business for reinvestment or to pay debt, rather than being distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Liability

A company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Dividends

Regular payments made by a corporation to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves.

Shareholders

Persons or organizations that possess stock in a corporation, thus holding a stake in the business.