A Corporation with Long-Term Fixed-Rate Debt Might Prefer Floating-Rate Debt

question 113

Multiple Choice

A corporation with long-term fixed-rate debt might prefer floating-rate debt if they thought that:

• A)Interest rates would be declining
• B)Interest rates would be increasing
• C)Their bond rating might be lowered
• D)Their bonds were going to be converted into equity

Recognize the concept of external and internal equity in compensation.

Comprehend the role and structure of nonmandated and mandated benefits in employee compensation.

Understand the specific benefits provided to executives and their implications.

Identify the steps and elements involved in the factor-comparison method for job evaluation.

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