Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)If a firm follows the residual dividend policy, then a sudden increase in the number of profitable projects is likely to reduce the firm's dividend payout.
• B)The clientele effect can explain why so many firms change their dividend policies so often.
• C)One advantage of adopting the residual dividend policy is that this policy makes it easier for corporations to develop a specific and well-identified dividend clientele.
• D)New-stock dividend reinvestment plans are similar to stock dividends because they both increase the number of shares outstanding but don't change the firm's total amount of book equity.
• E)Investors who receive stock dividends must pay taxes on the value of the new shares in the year the stock dividends are received.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Challenges

Complex issues or problems in organizations or societies that require changes in understanding, attitudes, or behaviors, and often lack straightforward solutions.

Technical Challenges

Problems or difficulties relating specifically to the technical aspects of a task, project, or operation.

Technical Challenges

Difficulties or obstacles related to the technical aspects of a task or project.

Identify Adaptive Challenges

Involves recognizing complex issues within organizations or communities that require changes in people's priorities, beliefs, habits, and loyalties.