Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In times of rising prices, companies should retain profit to maintain the same level of operation
• B) Investors prefer to see steady increase in dividend instead of receiving large dividend pay outs in profitable years and smaller pay outs in less profitable years
• C) Shareholders expect companies to pay out very large dividends in profitable years
• D) There are often good reasons for not paying out a dividend

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Definitions:

Second Generation

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Business Incubators

Organizations designed to support the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of support resources and services.

Start-ups

Newly established businesses, often focused on unique products or services in their initial stages of development.

Small Businesses

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