If Management Wants to Maximize Its Stock Price, and If

question 35

True/False

If management wants to maximize its stock price, and if it believes that the dividend irrelevance theory is correct, then it must adhere to the residual distribution policy.

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Definitions:

Welfare Loss

A decrease in economic efficiency that occurs when there is an optimal allocation of resources that is not achieved due to various reasons such as externalities or market failure.

Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-level model, ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

ERG Theory

A motivational theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Herzberg that suggests there are two sets of factors affecting people's work motivation and satisfaction: hygiene factors and motivators.