Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Firms with high R&D costs and future growth opportunities typically maintain high debt levels.
• B)The tradeoff theory explains how firms should choose their capital structures to maximize value to current shareholders.
• C)With tangible assets,the financial distress costs of leverage are likely to be low,as the assets can be liquidated for close to their full value.
• D)Proponents of the management entrenchment theory of capital structure believe that managers choose a capital structure to avoid the discipline of debt and maintain their own job security.

Analyze changes in income distribution over time and their socio-economic implications.

Compare different income distributions and their effects on societal equity.

Recognize the role of human capital and its impact on earning potential.

Identify factors contributing to differences in compensation, including compensating differentials and human capital investment.

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Definitions:

Cost-Plus Approach

A pricing strategy where a fixed percentage or a fixed amount is added to the cost of producing a product to determine its selling price.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Selling Expenses

Costs incurred directly from the sale of goods or services, including advertising, sales commissions, and the salaries of sales staff.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The complete sum of all expenses directly involved in the production of a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.