Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)We can estimate the value of a firm's shares by multiplying its current earnings per share by the average P/E ratio of comparable firms.
• B)For valuation purposes,the trailing P/E ratio is generally preferred,since it is based on actual not expected earnings.
• C)Forward earnings are the expected earnings over the coming 12 months.
• D)Trailing earnings are the earnings over the previous 12 months.

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Scanlon Plan

An incentive plan designed to encourage cooperation, involvement, and sharing of benefits among employees through improved performance and productivity.

Gainsharing

Group incentive program that measures improvements in productivity and effectiveness objectives and distributes a portion of each gain to employees.

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A form of compensation designed to reward employees for their performance and productivity, often linked to specific performance targets.