If an Investor Owns Less Than 20% of the Ordinary

question 101

Multiple Choice

If an investor owns less than 20% of the ordinary shares of another corporation as a long-term investment,

• A) the equity method of accounting for the investment should be employed.
• B) no dividends can be expected.
• C) it is presumed that the investor has relatively little influence on the investee.
• D) it is presumed that the investor has significant influence on the investee.

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Definitions:

Interdependencies

Mutual reliance between two or more groups or entities, where the actions of one significantly affect the outcomes of the others.

Span of Control

Span of Control describes the number of subordinates or tasks that a manager or leader can effectively oversee, manage, or control directly.

Formalization

The extent to which rules, procedures, job roles, and communications within an organization are written and explicitly articulated.

Close Supervision

refers to a management approach where managers or supervisors closely monitor and direct the activities of their subordinates, ensuring tasks are performed accurately and efficiently.