Organizations Need to Devise Policies and Create Cultures That Encourage

question 154

Multiple Choice

Organizations need to devise policies and create cultures that encourage employees to bring complaints of fraud or other illegal activities to the attention of ___________.

• A)federal authorities
• B)federal and state authorities
• C)the organization's management
• D)the news media

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net earnings not distributed as dividends to shareholders, reinvested in the business or available for debt repayment.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Dividend Rate

The amount of dividend paid per share divided by the price per share, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the returns shareholders receive for each dollar invested in the company's stock.