Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If managers have large ownership stakes,then shareholders are more likely to use compensation policies or a stronger board to create the desired incentives.
• B)If all else fails,the shareholders' last line of defense against expropriation by self-interested managers is direct action.
• C)A shareholder resolution could direct the board to take a specific action,such as discontinue investing in a particular line of business or country,or remove a poison pill.
• D)Any shareholder can submit a resolution that is put to a vote at the annual meeting.

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Definitions:

Market-To-Book-Value Ratio

A financial ratio used to compare a company's current market price to its book value, indicating how much investors are willing to pay above the net asset value.

ROA

Return on Assets, a financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, assessing efficiency in asset use.

Debt/Equity Ratio

A financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.

ROE

The percentage of return on investments that shareholders directly benefit from, calculated by dividing net income by shareholder equity.