QUESTION The two main debt-financing options are ________. a. bonds and factoring b. bank loans and bonds c. stocks and retained earnings d. bank loans and pledging ANSWER b
QUESTION As prices rise, the quantity of product demanded falls. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION Which of the following occurs when a company raises money by either selling stock to investors or withdrawing it from the owners’ retained earnings? a. debt financing b. equity financing c. short-term financing d. dividend financing ANSWER b
QUESTION The prices of substitute products may cause the demand curve to shift. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION The demand curve slopes downward and the supply curve slopes upward. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION A loan that is backed by something of value, such as property or inventory, is known as a(n) ________. a. credit card balance b. unsecured loan c. line of credit d. secured loan ANSWER d
QUESTION Stock is a(n) ________. a. investor who receives ownership interests in a company b. share of ownership in a company c. agreement to lend money that will repaid at a later date d. portion of a company’s earnings ANSWER b
QUESTION You participate in the day-to-day work of a business. Which of the following perspectives does this give you on the business? A) customer B) manager C) employee D) owner/investor ANSWER C
QUESTION You are thinking about attending a business conference. But spending three days on the trip will mean falling behind on your current project. By considering the value of lost time, you are applying the concept of ________. a. SWOT analysis b. diversification c. opportunity cost d. merger ANSWER c
QUESTION You are purchasing a good or service from a business. Which of the following perspectives does this give you on the business? A) customer B) manager C) employee D) owner/investor ANSWER A