Instead of paying dividends to their stockholders, growing corporations typically:
A) pay bonuses to their stockholders.
B) sell more stock to the public.
C) pay back their bank loans more quickly.
D) reinvest profits in the business.
E) pay quarterly interest to their bondholders.
Question 2 - Kendra meets with her manager midyear to discuss the progress she is making towards her goals. Unfortunately, Kendra's manager does not think Kendra has made appropriate progress on her goals. He decides to offer Kendra additional training on a computer program that would be helpful in achieving her goals. What stage of MBO does this reflect?
A) Setting goals
B) Developing an action plan
C) Reviewing performance
D) Implementing an action plan
E) Calculating the rewards ratio
Question 3 - Jan Murphy would like some help choosing an investment that will grow over the next 10 years. Which of the following investments would you recommend for growth?
A) Savings accounts
B) Money market account
C) Municipal bonds
D) Mid-cap stocks
E) Investment-grade corporate bonds
Question 4 - Suppose you are a marketing manager at a small nonprofit in your city. The CEO of the nonprofit has determined that the organization needs to improve its community outreach by partnering with local schools in the area. Your boss calls a meeting with you to share that your role in this task involves creating an effective promotional campaign. Which stage of MBO does this represent?
A) Developing an action plan
B) Calculating the rewards ratio
C) Reviewing performance
D) Setting goals
E) Implementing an action plan
Question 5 - Martie Brown is now retired and asks for your help choosing an investment that will provide a steady source of income. In this situation, you recommend:
A) growth stocks.
B) investment-grade corporate bonds.
C) commodities.
D) a money market account.
E) high-risk corporate bonds.
Question 6 - As a manager, you get to know what motivates employees so that you can offer outcomes and rewards they value. You also make sure outcomes and rewards are achievable and assist employees in achieving them. According to _____, these practices should help employees stay motivated.
A) equity theory
B) scientific management
C) Maslow's theory
D) maintenance theory
E) expectancy theory
Question 7 - Christine wants to start investing in the market, but she wants to buy only relatively safe stocks for now. Of the following, which would be the most appropriate investment for Christine?
A) High-tech stocks
B) Bio-technology stocks
C) Blue-chip stocks
D) Commodities
E) Options
Question 8 - Gary was told that he could be promoted to Marketing Manager if the team could launch three new products in the next year. He likes the title and would love the 20,000 per year raise. But the team has never launched more than one product in a year before, so it seems highly unlikely they could launch three. According to expectancy theory, what is Gary's likely response?
A) He will not be motivated, because the outcome seems unlikely.
B) He will not be motivated, because the outcome is something he doesn't want.
C) He will not be motivated, because he perceives inequity in that title.
D) He will be motivated purely because of the title and pay raise.
E) He will be motivated because recognition is a maintenance factor.
Question 9 - All of the following would be considered relatively low-risk investments except:
A) money market accounts.
B) blue-chip stocks.
C) a certificate of deposit.
D) highly rated municipal bonds.
E) antiques and collectibles.
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