Which of the Following Questions About a Proposed Action Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions about a proposed action is NOT a key question in Bagley's ethical decision tree?

• A)Is it legal?
• B)Does it maximize shareholder value?
• C)Is it ethical?
• D)Would it be ethical not to do it?
• E)Should the effect of it be disclosed to shareholders?

Compare the levels of social responsibility in businesses.

Define competitive advantage and its core concepts.

Understand the elements of effective strategic planning and goal setting.

Understand the key behaviors and characteristics of an entrepreneur.

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Definitions:

Historical Cost

The original financial value of an asset or investment at the time of its acquisition.

GAAP

The set of accounting principles, standards, and procedures that companies use to compile their financial statements. GAAP is used to ensure consistency and comparability across organizations.

Debt-For-Debt

A restructuring process where a company replaces or swaps one form of debt with another, like changing the terms or the type of loan.

Debt-For-Equity Swaps

A financial restructuring tool where a portion of debt is exchanged for a pre-determined amount of equity or stock.