Would Be Taken from the Chapter's "Questions for Thought

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Essay

would be taken from the chapter's "Questions for Thought." The questions are excellent and thought-provoking. This will allow assessment of students' ability for critical thought and integration. Use of these questions will require students to have the knowledge and to express their understanding of the concepts.

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend Approach

A policy for setting a company's dividend payment, where the dividend paid is based on earnings minus funds the firm retains to finance the equity portion of its capital budget.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A ratio reflecting the comparative amounts of debt and equity used to finance a company’s assets.

Investment Needs

The amount of capital required to fund a project, purchase assets, or support operations within a business.

Regular Cash Dividend

A payment made by a firm to its shareholders from its profits in the form of cash.