Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A serious concern for large corporations is that managers may make large,unprofitable investments.
• B)While overspending on personal perks may be a problem for large firms,these costs are likely to be small relative to the overall value of the firm.
• C)Some financial economists explain a manager's willingness to engage in negative-NPV investments as empire building.
• D)While ownership is often diluted for small,young firms,ownership typically becomes concentrated over time as a firm grows.

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Definitions:

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Side-blotched Lizards

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Panda Principle

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