Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One advantage of dividend reinvestment plans is that they enable investors to avoid paying taxes on the dividends they receive.
• B) If a company has an established clientele of investors who prefer a high dividend payout,and if management wants to keep stockholders happy,it should not adhere strictly to the residual dividend model.
• C) If a firm adheres strictly to the residual dividend model,then,holding all else constant,its dividend payout ratio will tend to rise whenever its investment opportunities improve.
• D) If Congress eliminates taxes on capital gains but leaves the personal tax rate on dividends unchanged,this would motivate companies to increase their dividend payout ratios.
• E) Despite its drawbacks,following the residual dividend model will tend to stabilize actual cash dividends,and this will make it easier for firms to attract a clientele that prefers high dividends,such as retirees.

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Definitions:

Compensation Philosophy

A guiding principle that defines how an organization values and manages employee compensation, including wages, salaries, and benefits.

Salary Limits

The maximum and minimum amounts that an organization is willing to pay for a particular job position, often determined by budget restrictions and market rates.

Red-Circled Rates

Pay rates that are above the maximum of the pay scale for a position, often protected for a period even if they exceed normal salary ranges.

Merit Raises

Salary increases awarded to employees based on their performance and achievements, as opposed to cost of living adjustments or across-the-board increases.