Which of the Following Actions Should Be Taken by Managers

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should be taken by managers to avoid takeover threats?

• A) Managers should take action to maximize stock prices.
• B) Managers should declare lower dividends.
• C) Managers should let the stockholders take the capital structure decisions.
• D) Managers should take decisions that decrease the firm's expected future cash flows.
• E) Managers should ensure that high-quality goods and services are sold at the highest possible prices.

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