Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Corporations generally are subject to more favorable tax treatment and fewer regulations than partnerships and sole proprietorships, which is why corporations do most of the business in the United States.
• B) Managers who face the threat of hostile takeovers are less likely to pursue policies that maximize shareholder value than are managers who do not face the threat of hostile takeovers.
• C) One advantage of the corporate form of organization is that liability of the owners of the firm is limited to their investment in the firm.
• D) Because of their simplified organization, it is easier for sole proprietorships and partnerships to raise large amounts of outside capital than it is for corporations.
• E) Bond covenants are an effective way to resolve conflicts between shareholders and managers.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy for living organisms.

Deoxyribose

A sugar derived from ribose by replacing a hydroxyl group with hydrogen, forming the backbone of DNA molecules.

DNA

The molecule that carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, including processes for converting food to energy, constructing cellular materials, and discarding waste.