Some Research Has Shown That Being in Financial Distress May

question 2

Multiple Choice

Some research has shown that being in financial distress may not be all bad news for an entity because:

• A) Investors will see this as an opportunity to buy into a company that can really only improve.
• B) Existing managers will want to be released from their contracts allowing new ideas to be employed.
• C) There will be no requirement to consider the social costs of retrenching employees because the accounting numbers show it is necessary.
• D) It will provide the stimulus to rethink activities that may in turn lead to improved future performance.

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