Which of the Following Actions Should Be Taken by Managers

question 81

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 make the capital structure decisions.
• D)Managers should make 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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Definitions:

Planning

The process of setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to achieve those goals.

Time Slot

A specific period of time allocated for a particular activity or event.

Ratio

A mathematical expression that represents the quantitative relationship between two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained by the other.

Organization's Resources

Assets, capabilities, and other valuables owned or utilized by an organization for the purpose of maintaining operations and achieving its objectives.