Times interest earned ratio measures:

a. a company's ability to earn interest on its investments.
b. a company's ability to pay–off its short–term obligations.
c. a company's ability to meet its current interest and principal payments to creditors.
d. a company's ability to meet current interest payment to creditors.


d

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Which of the following ethical theories states that it is an organization's social responsibility to pay attention to the interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of an organization's operation?

A. Deontological theory B. Moral relativism theory C. Casuist ethical theory D. Stakeholder theory

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When should a manager or company grant amnesty for an ethical violation?

a. If the employee was pressured into the violation, amnesty should be granted. b. If the violation was part of company culture, amnesty is encouraged. c. Amnesty should be granted for first offenses. d. It depends on the seriousness of the violation.

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List the six steps you should follow for analyzing an ethical dilemma

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The social consumer decision journey framework recognizes that

A. consumers follow a linear sequence of awareness, interest, evaluation, and trial before ultimately adopting a product. B. promotional campaigns should be designed to motivate consumers to take immediate action. C. consumers connect with large numbers of brands through digital channels that are often beyond marketers' control. D. consumers are always active participants in a communication process and they gather information through active learning. E. consumers make purchase decisions regarding low-involvement products based on their social status and purchasing power.

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