Case Studies Are BEST Used To

question 41

Multiple Choice

Case studies are BEST used to:

• A) "Sell" a particular idea/approach
• B) Guide role playing used in sales training and customer service training
• C) Search for causes when evaluating outcomes within a functional area
• D) Describe different possible "futures" presented in a coherent manner
• E) Teach new analytical techniques

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Definitions:

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its sales, earnings and dividends without needing to increase equity or borrowings.

Debt-Equity Ratio

The measure of a company's financial leverage, calculated by dividing its total liabilities by stockholders' equity.

Net Income

The overall earnings of a business following the deduction of all costs, taxes, and expenses from its gross revenue.

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its revenues and earnings without having to increase leverage or equity financing.