Question 1

Use the table for the question(s) below.
The following are the week-ending stock prices that occurred during the quarter:
 
-Billy,the CEO of Movin On Up Company,was granted stock options with an exercise price of $62.04 per share.Refer to the week-ending stock prices that occurred during the quarter.What is the most likely date on which the stock options were awarded?

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A)  13-Sep-15
B)  11-Oct-15
C)  13-Dec-15
D)  25-Oct-15
E)  7-Sep-15F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

According to the findings of researchers in the field,which of the following is most likely to be an effective board of directors?

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A)  a small board with a large proportion of directors who are not employed by the company or other companies with which it does business
B)  a small board with a large proportion of directors who are employed by the company or another company that has a business relationship with the company
C)  a large board on which most directors have served a long time
D)  a large board on which most directors are employees
E)  a small board with a small proportion of outside directorsF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

When the ownership of a corporation is widely held,no one shareholder has the incentive to bear the cost of monitoring the firm's managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Insider trading happens when an employee of the firm trades,buys,or sells the firm's stock based on public information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the absence of monitoring,conflict of interest between managers and owners can be mitigated by closely aligning their interests through the managers' compensation policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The costs and benefits of a corporate governance structure:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the same in all countries.
B)  are the same for all companies within a country.
C)  depend on cultural norms.
D)  are not important in maximizing shareholder wealth.
E)  are easily quantified.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Use the table for the question(s) below.
The following are the week-ending stock prices that occurred during the quarter:
 
-Billy,the CEO of Movin On Up Company,was granted stock options with an exercise price of $55.00 per share.Refer to the week-ending stock prices that occurred during the quarter.If Movin On Up engaged in the practice of backdating,which of the following is the most likely exercise price for Billy's options?

Accepted Answer

A)  $65.52
B)  $67.50
C)  $65.00
D)  $56.82
E)  $57.23F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Corporate governance is the system of controls designed to minimize conflicts between bondholders and shareholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One way for families to gain control over firms,even when they do not own more than half the shares,is to issue:

Accepted Answer

A)  dual class shares.
B)  more debt.
C)  more equity.
D)  restricted shares.
E)  commercial paper.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Explain what it means for a firm to have dual class shares.

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Dual class shares exist when a...

Question 11

The Smith family has a 55% stake in A company and A company has a 64% stake in B company.Finally,B company has a 51% stake in C company.What percentage ownership does the Smith family have in C company?

Accepted Answer

A)  33%
B)  28%
C)  55%
D)  51%
E)  18%F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

What is a captured board?

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A captured board is a board of...

Question 13

Why is monitoring the firm's managers more closely an imperfect solution to the conflict of interest problem?

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The problem with monitoring is that it i...

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When the ownership of a corporation is widely held,no one shareholder has the incentive to bear the cost of monitoring the firm's managers.

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Corporate governance is the system of controls designed to minimize conflicts between bondholders and shareholders.

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One way for families to gain control over firms,even when they do not own more than half the shares,is to issue:

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The costs and benefits of a corporate governance structure:

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The Smith family has a 55% stake in A company and A company has a 64% stake in B company.Finally,B company has a 51% stake in C company.What percentage ownership does the Smith family have in C company?

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In the absence of monitoring,conflict of interest between managers and owners can be mitigated by closely aligning their interests through the managers' compensation policy.

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Insider trading happens when an employee of the firm trades,buys,or sells the firm's stock based on public information.

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Explain what it means for a firm to have dual class shares.

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Why is monitoring the firm's managers more closely an imperfect solution to the conflict of interest problem?

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