Table 2.1 GDP and Its Components,2012

question 18

Multiple Choice

Table 2.1 GDP and its components,2012
-Assuming that the GDP breakdown shown in Table 2.1 is typical of a given year in the U.S.we can say that ________.

• A)federal defense spending is twice that of non-defense spending
• B)federal spending is twice as large as that of the states and local governments
• C)government spending constitutes about 40% of GDP
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

Compare and contrast the task-oriented and people-oriented leadership behaviors.

Understand the concept and application of shared leadership in organizations.

Appreciate the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.

Acknowledge gender differences and similarities in leadership styles and effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Myron Gordon

An economist best known for his work on dividend policy and stock valuation, including the Gordon Growth Model which relates a company's dividend policy to its stock valuation.

John Lintner

A prominent economist known for his work on dividend policies and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).

Dividend Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, expressed as a percentage of the company’s total earnings.

Cash Dividend

Cash payments made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.