Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A firm can use retained earnings without paying a flotation cost.Therefore,while the cost of retained earnings is not zero,its cost is generally lower than the after-tax cost of debt.
• B) The capital structure that minimizes a firm's weighted average cost of capital is also the capital structure that maximizes its stock price.
• C) The capital structure that minimizes the firm's weighted average cost of capital is also the capital structure that maximizes its earnings per share.
• D) If a firm finds that the cost of debt is less than the cost of equity,increasing its debt ratio must reduce its WACC.
• E) Other things held constant,if corporate tax rates declined,then the Modigliani-Miller tax-adjusted theory would suggest that firms should increase their use of debt.

Recognize the typical frequency and triggers for bargaining over new union contracts.

Identify and explain the grievance procedure in labor-management relations.

Understand the implications of right-to-work laws on union representation and employee rights.

Appreciate the potential for cooperation between labor and management and the factors that promote such relationships.

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