Which of the following factors favors the use of more debt in a company's financial structure?

A) High levels of taxable income
B) Low levels of taxable income
C) The business is basically risky with unpredictable cash flows.
D) Risk of bankruptcy would make customers reluctant to buy the company's products.


Answer: A

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A. 3.92% B. 4.12% C. 4.34% D. 4.57% E. 4.81%

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An organizational unit whose manager is solely responsible for generating revenues is referred to as a ______________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Journalists are usually trained professionals with work experience in the media. Bloggers are most likely to be

A) promoters paid by large media firms to pitch products. B) government agents masquerading online as ordinary consumers. C) hackers and spammers attempting to steal consumers' identities. D) unemployed journalists filling their time while looking for work. E) subject specialists without any training in journalism.

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When women and minorities are highly competent but are unable to attain executive positions, this is typically called:

A. Broken windows theory. B. Glass wall. C. Transparency. D. Glass ceiling.

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