Which of the Following Factors Is Not Identified as an Explanation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is not identified as an explanation for dividend policy differences around the world in the study by Rafeal La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes, Andrei Shleifer, and Robert W.Vishny?

• A)measures that help protect the minority right of shareholders.
• B)growth opportunities.
• C)risk associated with expected future dividends.
• D)number of shares outstanding.
• E)all of the above influence dividend policy differences around the world.

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Definitions:

Traditional Costing Method

A costing methodology that allocates overhead costs to products based on volume-related measures, such as machine hours or labor hours.

Direct Labor-Hours

The complete number of hours dedicated to the direct production of goods.

Overhead Assigned

The allocation of indirect costs to specific jobs or production activities based on a predetermined formula or method.

Traditional Costing

An accounting method that applies indirect costs to products based on a predetermined overhead rate, typically simpler than activity-based costing.