Suppose You Work for the CFO of Danforth, Inc

question 120

Multiple Choice

Suppose you work for the CFO of Danforth, Inc. He believes sales and operating income will be sharply higher each year for the foreseeable future. If he seeks to maximize earnings per share, he
Should _____________. (Assume there are no taxes.)

• A) Increase the firm's debt to equity ratio.
• B) Increase the firm's debt to equity ratio if the firm's EBIT will remain below the break-even (comparing levered to unlevered) level of EBIT.
• C) Decrease the firm's debt to equity ratio.
• D) Not change the firm's debt to equity ratio.
• E) Decrease the firm's debt to equity ratio if the firm's EBIT will remain below the break-even (comparing levered to unlevered) level of EBIT.

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Definitions:

Decision-Making Method

A systematic process or approach used to make choices that resolve problems or achieve objectives.

Authority-Oriented Decision Method

A decision-making approach where decisions are made based on the authority, power, or position of individuals within an organization.

Vroom-Jago

A leadership model that focuses on how leaders make decisions and the level of involvement of team members in the decision-making process.

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

Theoretical frameworks suggesting that the effectiveness of leadership styles varies according to the situation and context in which they are applied.