In Order to Ensure That a Company's Ethics Code Will

question 2

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In order to ensure that a company's ethics code will encourage ethical decision making and behavior, companies need to accomplish two objectives. The first is to communicate the codes to others both within and outside the company. The second is to develop practical ethical standards and procedures specific to the company's line of business.

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The optimal mix of debt, equity, and other financing sources a firm aims to achieve to minimize its cost of capital.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial ratio indicating the percentage of a company's earnings paid to shareholders in dividends.

Capital Budgeting

The process businesses use to evaluate and select major capital investments, based on their potential to generate additional profits or cash flow.

Clientele Effect

The theory suggesting that the types of dividends a company pays can attract different types of investors.