Regarding the Use of Funds Generated Within the Firm

question 186

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of funds generated within the firm:

• A) Reinvesting cash generated from operations is usually more expensive than borrowing money.
• B) A company with a product that has significant growth potential should invest the earnings from that product to salvage declining products.
• C) Indirect distribution usually requires more investment capital for a producer than does direct distribution.
• D) When finances are tight, companies should look for strategy alternatives that help get a better return on money already invested.
• E) All of the above.

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