Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Corporations face few regulations and more favorable tax treatment than do proprietorships and partnerships.
• B) Managers who face the threat of hostile takeovers are less likely to pursue policies that maximize shareholder value compared to managers who do not face the threat of hostile takeovers.
• C) Bond covenants are an effective way to resolve conflicts between shareholders and managers.
• D) Because of their simplified organization,it is easier for proprietors and partnerships to raise large amounts of outside capital than it is for corporations.
• E) One advantage to forming a corporation is that the owners of the firm have limited liability.

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Definitions:

Direct Material Cost

The cost of raw materials and components that are directly used in the production of a product.

Labor Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the work performed, multiplied by the standard hourly wage rate.

Produced

The completed output of goods or services as a result of manufacturing or production processes.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost of those materials.