A Firm Has Determined Its Optimal Capital Structure Which Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

A firm has determined its optimal capital structure which is composed of the following sources and target market value proportions.
$$\begin{array} { l c } \text { Source of capital } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Target market } \\\text { proportions }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Long-term debt } & 20 \% \\\text { Preferred stock } & 10 \\\text { Common stock equity } & 70\end{array}$$
DEBT: The firm can sell a 12-year, $1,000 par value, 7 percent bond for $960. A flotation cost of 2 percent of the face value would be required in addition to the discount of $40.
PREFERRED STOCK: The firm has determined it can issue preferred stock at $75 per share par value. The stock will pay a
$10 annual dividend. The cost of issuing and selling the stock is $3 per share.
COMMON STOCK: A firm's common stock is currently selling for $18 per share. The dividend expected to be paid at the
end of the coming year is $1.74. Its dividend payments have been growing at a constant rate for the last five years. Five years ago, the dividend was $1.50. It is expected that to sell, a new common stock issue must be underpriced $1 per share in
floatation costs. Additionally, the firm's marginal tax rate is 40 percent.

-The weighted average cost of capital after all retained earnings are exhausted is

• A) 13.6 percent.
• B) 10.4 percent.
• C) 11.0 percent.
• D) 11.5 percent.

Recognize the impacts of reward and punishment on organizational behaviour and performance.

Describe the benefits and processes involved in mentoring relationships within organizations.

Analyze the effectiveness of different reward systems and their influence on cooperation and competition among employees.

Understand how performance management and appraisal systems contribute to organizational effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The measure of the effectiveness of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Quantitative Measure

An evaluation tool that uses numerical data to assess performance or outcomes.

Efficiency

The ability to accomplish a task or produce a desired outcome with the least amount of waste, effort, or resources.

Self-managers

Individuals who effectively regulate their own behavior and decisions towards achieving personal and professional goals.