Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Corporations generally are subject to more favorable tax treatment and fewer regulations than partnerships and sole proprietorships, which is why corporations do most of the business in the United States.
• B) Managers who face the threat of hostile takeovers are less likely to pursue policies that maximize shareholder value than are managers who do not face the threat of hostile takeovers.
• C) One advantage of the corporate form of organization is that liability of the owners of the firm is limited to their investment in the firm.
• D) Because of their simplified organization, it is easier for sole proprietorships and partnerships to raise large amounts of outside capital than it is for corporations.
• E) Bond covenants are an effective way to resolve conflicts between shareholders and managers.

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Definitions:

Price Setting

The process of determining the selling price of a product or service, based on factors such as cost, demand, and competitive prices.

Loss-Leader Pricing

A pricing strategy where a product is sold at a loss to attract customers to profitable items.

Retailers

Businesses that sell goods or services directly to end consumers for personal or household use.

Discounts

A reduction applied to the normal selling price of goods or services, offered to stimulate sales or attract customers.