The Financial Manager Should ________

question 63

Multiple Choice

The financial manager should ________.

• A) try to maximize the after-tax payout to the shareholders, for a given payout amount
• B) try to minimize the firm's earnings per share
• C) never pay dividend as a payout policy
• D) only repurchase shares as a payout policy

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Definitions:

High Machs

Individuals with a "high Machiavellian" personality type, characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others to achieve personal goals.

Performers

Individuals or groups actively engaged in executing or presenting artistic, athletic, or similar activities.

Blaming Others

The act of attributing fault or responsibility for mistakes or failures to other people instead of oneself.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others in the organization and use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance personal and/or organizational objectives.