Last Year,Delip Industries Had (1)negative Cash Flow from Operations, (2)a

question 35

Multiple Choice

Last year,Delip Industries had (1) negative cash flow from operations, (2) a negative free cash flow,and (3) an increase in cash as reported on its balance sheet.Which of the following factors could explain this situation?

• A) The company had a sharp increase in its inventories.
• B) The company had a sharp increase in its accrued liabilities.
• C) The company sold a new issue of common stock.
• D) The company made a large capital investment early in the year.
• E) The company had a sharp increase in depreciation expenses.

Comprehend the importance and components of a compensation budget.

Recognize the importance of evaluating employee attitudes towards new compensation systems.

Evaluate the effectiveness of compensation systems through various metrics.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing HR functions, including compensation.

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Definitions:

Buy

The act of acquiring ownership in a financial asset or good, often with the expectation that its value will increase over time.

Basis Risk

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Futures Prices

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Cash Price

The actual price a buyer pays in cash at the time of purchase, as opposed to credit purchase terms.