Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) All else equal, increasing the debt ratio will increase the ROA.
• B) The use of debt financing will tend to lower the basic earning power ratio, other things held constant.
• C) A firm that employs financial leverage will have a higher equity multiplier than an otherwise identical firm that has no debt in its capital structure.
• D) If two firms have identical sales, interest rates paid, operating costs, and assets, but differ in the way they are financed, the firm with less debt will generally have the higher expected ROE.
• E) Holding bonds is better than holding stock for investors because income from bonds is taxed on a more favorable basis than income from stock.

Recognize the significance of early involvement of HR in strategic business planning and international expansion.

Grasp the essential role of HR in M&As integrations and strategic changes.

Understand the components of managing human resources to support continuous learning within organizations.

Define HR goals, objectives, metrics, and their importance in HR planning.

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Definitions:

Private Employer

An individual or organization that operates a business and employs workers, not affiliated with governmental or public entities.

Quid Pro Quo

A Latin phrase meaning "something for something," referring to an exchange of goods, services, or favors, where one transfer is contingent upon the other.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A federal agency tasked with enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.