Identify Whether the Key Characteristic Describes Common Stock (CS) or Preferred

question 25

Essay

Identify whether the key characteristic describes common stock (CS) or preferred stock (PS).
_____ 1. Source of financing which places minimum constraints on the firm.
_____ 2. Used often in mergers.
_____ 3. Potential dilution of earnings and voting power.
_____ 4. Fixed financial obligation.
_____ 5. Increases the firm's borrowing power.
_____ 6. May have cumulative and participating features.
_____ 7. May be convertible into another type of security.
_____ 8. Last to receive earnings or distribution of assets in the event of bankruptcy.
_____ 9. Frequently includes a call feature.

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Definitions:

Zajonc's Drive

A theory proposing that the mere presence of others can enhance individual performance on simple tasks but hinder it on complex tasks.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased activity in the central nervous system.

Evaluation Apprehension

The concern or anxiety individuals feel when they know they are being observed and evaluated by others.

Social Facilitation Effects

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