Unions Are More Likely to Take Hold in Firms Where

question 28

Multiple Choice

Unions are more likely to take hold in firms where:

• A) HR managers involve employees in policy making decisions.
• B) employees are compensated at above-market rates.
• C) employees are dissatisfied with their jobs.
• D) HR managers lack significant experience.

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Definitions:

Recent Dividend

The latest distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders.

Cost of Capital

The imperative return rate a firm has to achieve on investment initiatives to retain its market worth and draw investment.

Target Capital Structure

The capital structure that management strives to maintain as new capital is raised. An estimate of the structure that maximizes stock price.

Preferred Stock

A category of equity in a company that ranks above common stock in terms of claims on assets and profits, typically involving stable dividend payments.