Managers Often Prefer to Place Greater Weight on ________, While

question 80

Multiple Choice

Managers often prefer to place greater weight on ________, while unions want more emphasis placed on ________.

• A)attitude; seniority
• B)ability/merit; seniority
• C)certification; merit
• D)physical ability; merit
• E)loyalty; seniority

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Definitions:

Long-Term Debt

Borrowings of a company not due for payment within the upcoming 12-month period, often used for major investments or acquisitions.

Total Capitalization

The sum of a company's long-term debt, equity, and retained earnings, reflecting the total funding sourced from investors and creditors.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A financial ratio used to understand a company's leverage, by dividing its complete liabilities by the equity available to shareholders.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, used to gauge the relative value of a stock.