Which One of the Following Will Increase the Maximum Rate

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will increase the maximum rate of growth a corporation can achieve?

• A)avoidance of external equity financing
• B)increase in corporate tax rates
• C)reduction in the retention ratio
• D)decrease in the dividend payout ratio
• E)decrease in sales given a positive profit margin

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Definitions:

Delegating Style

A management approach where authority and tasks are transferred to lower-level employees, promoting responsibility and decision-making at all levels.

Hersey-Blanchard

A situational leadership model proposing that effective leadership is dependent on the task readiness of the followers.

High-Readiness

The state of being fully prepared and able to respond quickly and effectively to changes or opportunities.

Telling Style

A communication approach where information is explicitly stated or instructed without the need for feedback from the listener.