Which of the Following Offers an Explanation as to Why

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following offers an explanation as to why the principal-agent problem exists for a firm?

• A)The firm cares less about profit and more about cost when there are many competitors in the market.
• B)The firm offers an employee-incentive program in which employees share in the firm's profits.
• C)The firm operates in a market with many competitors forcing the firm to pay its employees more to keep them from switching to another firm.
• D)The firm operates to maximize profit while the employees attempt to work as little as possible to earn their paychecks.

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Definitions:

Solvency

The ability of a business to meet its long-term debts and financial obligations.

Liquidity Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its available liquid assets.

Profitability Ratio

Financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate income relative to its revenue, assets, or equity.

Solvency Ratio

Solvency Ratio indicates a company's ability to meet its long-term debts and obligations, measuring the size of its after-tax income relative to its liabilities.