Describe What You Think Makes a "Good" Manager

question 24

Essay

Describe what you think makes a "good" manager. Support your position with reference to the material and debates discussed in Chapter 8.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A type of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, typically with dividends that must be paid out before dividends to common stockholders.

Rate Of Return

A measure of the profit or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Constant Growth

A model assuming a company's dividends will continue to grow at a consistent rate indefinitely.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, usually on a regular basis.