Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Motive Behind

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely motive behind firms in the mining industry wanting to enter new foreign markets?

• A)access to natural resources
• B)availability of excessive non-skilled labor force
• C)increase in refining capacity
• D)payment of wages remain the same in both the new market as well as the existing market

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Definitions:

Excess Cash

Additional cash held by a business that exceeds its operational and investment needs.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that measures the total earnings available to shareholders divided by the number of shares outstanding.

Debt/Equity Ratio

A ratio demonstrating the comparative levels of shareholders' equity and borrowed funds deployed to finance company assets.

Residual Dividend Policy

A strategy where dividends paid to shareholders are based on earnings left over after all operational and project expenses are covered.