Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In a rights offer, the firm offers the new shares only to existing shareholders.
• B) Secondary shares are shares sold by existing shareholders, including the company's founder.
• C) If a firm's management is concerned that its equity may be underpriced in the market, by using a rights offering the firm can continue to issue equity without imposing a loss on its current shareholders.
• D) In the United States most offers are rights offers.

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Definitions:

Local Unions

Subdivisions of a national labor union that represent the interests of workers in specific geographic areas or industries.

Collective Bargaining

The process by which labor unions negotiate with employers on behalf of their members to establish employment terms such as wages, hours, and working conditions.

Equity

The principle of fairness and justice within the procedure, distribution of resources, or in interactions among members of a society or institution.

Voice

In labor relations, the ability of employees to express opinions and grievances and to have a say in the decision-making process within their workplace.