Which of the Following Is NOT Normally Regarded as Being

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT normally regarded as being a good reason to establish an ESOP?

• A) To enable the firm to borrow at a below-market interest rate.
• B) To make it easier to grant stock options to employees.
• C) To help prevent a hostile takeover.
• D) To help retain valued employees.
• E) To increase worker productivity.

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Definitions:

Back-arc Spreading

A geological process occurring behind island arcs, resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust as a tectonic plate moves away from a subduction zone.

Volcanoes

Openings in the Earth's surface through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled.

Sea of Japan

A marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and Russia, known for its rich marine biodiversity.

Back-arc Spreading

A process associated with subduction zones where a new ocean basin opens up behind a volcanic arc, often resulting in the formation of new crust.