Which of the Following Illustrates How a Company Could Be

question 216

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates how a company could be irresponsible with respect to its investors?

• A) Use profits to fund research and development
• B) The president overstates the positive impact of a new contract
• C) The board of directors declares a stock split
• D) Management accepts a takeover bid from another company
• E) No dividends are declared even though the company made a profit

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