Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A)Generally speaking, the size of a firm has no effect on its tendency to pay dividends.
• B)The market crash and the accounting scandals in the early 2000s tended to cause financially stable firms to cease paying cash dividends.
• C)The majority of firms either started paying or increased their dividends per share in response to the May 2003 change in dividend taxation.
• D)Firms tend to prefer cash dividends over share repurchases for their flexibility and tax benefits.
• E)A non-dividend-paying firm is more apt to do a stock repurchase than to commence paying dividends.

Identify different types of restructuring and their objectives in an organizational context.

Understand the concept and strategic implications of organizational downsizing.

Recognize the importance of strategic planning and consideration of costs in downsizing efforts.

Identify the impacts of downsizing on organizational reputation and responsibility.

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Definitions:

Functional Manager

A manager responsible for a specific department or function within an organization, such as finance, marketing, or operations.

Single Area

Concentrating or focusing efforts, resources, or operations in one particular or specific domain or location.

Team Leaders

Individuals who are responsible for guiding, directing, and managing the dynamics and performance of a team to achieve set objectives.

External Environment

All outside factors and influences that impact the operations and success of an organization, including economic, legal, political, and social conditions.