Which Statement Is Correct

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• A)Stock dividends tend to reduce agency costs related to shareholders but stock repurchases do not.
• B)It is relatively easy to determine whether or not a firm has completed a planned stock repurchase.
• C)Fixed stock repurchases allow managers to repurchase shares only when they feel those shares are undervalued.
• D)Stock dividends may come at the expense of forgoing positive net present value projects.
• E)Stock repurchases send the exact same signals to investors as cash dividends send.

Recognize the importance of opportunity costs in resource allocation in both personal and organizational contexts.

Understand the basic concepts of motivation theories including reinforcement theory, need-based theories, and process theories.

Identify and distinguish between various schedules of reinforcement and their impact on behavior.

Recognize the significance of need-based theories of motivation and their application in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Self-concept

An individual's perception of their own strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities, influencing their feelings and actions.

Self-recognition

The ability of an individual to recognize themselves as an independent entity, often tested through mirror recognition tasks.

Self-awareness

An understanding of one's personal traits, sentiments, driving factors, and aspirations.

Self-recognition

The cognitive ability to recognize oneself in a mirror or photograph, often considered a milestone in self-awareness and identity development.