Which of the Following Is an Advantage of a Spin-Off

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of a spin-off versus selling a subsidiary and distributing the cash?

• A) A spin-off increases the transaction costs associated with selling the subsidiary.
• B) Shareholders must immediately pay capital gains taxes versus ordinary income taxes on the value of the spin-off.
• C) A spin-off guarantees a lower cost of capital.
• D) The spin-off is not taxed as a cash distribution.

Recognize the impact of organizational structure on innovation and organizational agility.

Distinguish between exploration and exploitation in the context of organizational strategy and structure.

Acknowledge the role of autonomy and flexibility in fostering innovation within organizations.

Identify key industries where modular organization structures are prevalent.

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Definitions:

Lot-For-Lot

An ordering system where the exact quantity needed for production is ordered, minimizing inventory holding costs.

EOQ Lot-Sizing

An inventory management technique that determines the optimal order size to minimize the sum of ordering, holding, and stockout costs.

Setup Cost

The expenses incurred to prepare equipment or a production process for manufacturing a new batch of products, including costs for labor, tools, and materials.

Inventory Holding Cost

Expenses associated with storing unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, spoilage, and opportunity costs, essentially another term for carrying cost.