The Decision by ABC International to Downsize and Reduce Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

The decision by ABC International to downsize and reduce its labor force is in the:

• A) domain of codified law.
• B) domain of free choice.
• C) domain of ethics.
• D) social responsibility.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, typically with fixed dividends.

Annual Return

The percentage gain or loss on an investment over a one-year period, reflecting the compound rate of return.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional stock.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and typically dividends that are paid out before those to common stockholders.