Description : Under a conservative financing policy a firm would use long-term financing to finance some of the temporary current assets. What should the firm do when a "dip" in temporary current assets causes ... C. Use the excess funds to repurchase common stock. D. Purchase additional plant and equipment.
Last Answer : B. Invest the excess long-term financing in marketable securities.
Description : Retained earnings have no cost to the firm. A. True B. False
Last Answer : B. False
Description : You are a project manager for Move It Now trucking company. Your company specializes in moving household goods across the city or across the country. Your project involves upgrading the nationwide computer network for the ... the weighted average or expected value? A. 54 B. 66 C. 60 D. 30
Last Answer : C. 60
Description : Which one is more appropriate for cost of retained earning? A. Weighted Average cost of capital B. Opportunity cost to the firm C. Expected rate of return by the investor D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Opportunity cost to the firm
Description : Which of the following statement is true (a) In perfect competition Average and Marginal revenue are identical (b) In perfect competition Average and Marginal cost are identical (c) In perfect competition ... cost are identical (d) In perfect competition only normal profit can be earned by a firm
Last Answer : (a) In perfect competition Average and Marginal revenue are identical
Description : Which method is not included in seven Project Selection Methods? A. Financial Analysis B. Strategic Alignment C. Weighted Scoring Model D. Straight line Model (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. Straight line Model (Ans.)
Description : Identify the incorrect statement in connection with working capital management. A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier B. The objectives of ... fluctuating current assets E. Aggressive financing policies increase profitability at the cost of higher risk
Last Answer : A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier
Description : A firm is in equilibrium when its (1) marginal cost equals the marginal revenue (2) total cost is minimum (3) total revenue is maximum (4) average revenue and marginal revenue are equal
Last Answer : (1) marginal cost equals the marginal revenue Explanation: A consumer is in a state of equilibrium when he achieves maximum aggregate satisfaction on the expenditure that he makes depending on the ... its production. In short run Marginal revenue = Marginal Cost is the condition of equilibrium.
Description : The equilibrium of a firm under perfect competition will be determined when - (1) Marginal Revenue > Average Cost (2) Marginal Revenue > Average Revenue (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost (4) Marginal Cost > Average Cost
Last Answer : (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost Explanation: 173. (3) When the marginal revenue productivity of a factor is equal to the marginal- cost (MR=MC) of the factor, the firm will be in ... revenue and marginal revenue (P = AR = MR) is the standard condition for a perfectly competitive firm.
Description : Under perfect competition, the industry does not have any excess capacity because each firm produces at the minimum point on its - (1) long-run marginal cost curve (2) long-run average cost curve (3) long-run average variable cost curve (4) long-run average revenue curve
Last Answer : (2) long-run average cost curve Explanation: Under perfect competition, the firms operate at the minimum point of long-run average cost curve. In this way, the actual longrun output of ... ideal output. This gives the mea-sure of excess capacity which lies unutilized under imperfect competition.
Description : The addition to total cost by producing an additional unit of out-put by a firm is called - (1) Variable cost (2) Average cost (3) Marginal cost (4) Opportunity cost
Last Answer : (3) Marginal cost Explanation: The addition to total cost by producing an additional unit of output by a firm is called Marginal cost. Average cost is the total cost of producing a given output divided by that output.
Description : For a monopoly firm market demand curve is (a) Marginal revenue curve itself ; (b) Average Revenue curve itself ; (c) Marginal cost curve (d) None
Last Answer : (b) Average Revenue curve itself ;
Description : A competitive firm maximizes its total profit when ……………… (a) Average cost equal average realization ; (b) Marginal cost equals Price; (d) Total revenue is the maximum ; (d) MR = AR
Last Answer : (d) Total revenue is the maximum ;
Description : The equilibrium of a firm under perfect competition will be determined when (1) Marginal Revenue > Average Cost (2) Marginal Revenue > Average Revenue (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost (4) Marginal Cost > Average Cost
Last Answer : Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost
Description : The addition to total cost by producing an additional unit of output by a firm is called (1) Variable cost (2) Average cost (3) Marginal cost (4) Opportunity cost
Last Answer : Marginal cost
Description : Under perfect competition, the industry does not have any excess capacity because each firm produces at the minimum point on its (1) long-run marginal cost curve (2) long-run average cost curve (3) long-run average variable cost curve (4) long-run average revenue curve
Last Answer : long-run average cost curve
Last Answer : marginal cost equals the marginal revenue
Description : )A new project was initiated that involves new technology and subsequently has never been done before. What type of contract would to owner want to issue to reduce or eliminate as much risk as possible. 1. Firm ... 2. Cost plus fix fee 3. Cost plus incentive fee 4. Lump sum 5. A and D
Last Answer : 5. A and D
Description : Normally a performance bond, depending upon the state, only stipulates that the contractor will guarantee the work for a certain period of time. Answer: D (8)Which contract type places the most risk on ... fee 3. Cost plus fixed fee 4. Fixed price plus incentive fee 5. Firm fixed price
Last Answer : 5. Firm fixed price
Description : You must decide between two mutually exclusive projects. Project A has cash flows of - Rs.10,000; Rs.5,000; Rs.5,000; and Rs.5,000; for years 0 through 3, respectively. Project B has cash flows of -Rs ... B's NPV > Project A's NPV. D. Neither A nor B; The NPVs of both projects are negative.
Last Answer : C. B; Project B's NPV > Project A's NPV.
Description : To the nearest rupee, what is the net present value of a replacement project whose cash flows are -Rs.104,000; Rs.34,444; Rs.39,877; Rs.25,000; and Rs.52,800 for years 0 through 4, respectively? The firm has decided to ... -free rate is 6%. A. Rs.15,115 B. Rs.26,798 C. Rs.33,346 D. Rs.48,121
Last Answer : C. Rs.33,346
Description : Assume that a firm has accurately calculated the net cash flows relating to two mutua lly exclusive investment proposals. If the net present value of both proposals exceed zero and the firm is ... maximize shareholder wealth and, since the projects are mutually exclusive, we can only take one
Last Answer : D. accept the proposal that has the largest NPV since the goal of the firm is to maximize shareholder wealth and, since the projects are mutually exclusive, we can only take one
Description : A company is considering investing surplus funds in a project. Calculate the NPV at 10 % discount rate for the following data Project-A Year 0- (100) Year 1-100 Year 2-100 A. 73.5 B. 173.5 C. 273.5 D.100
Last Answer : A. 73.5
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with a hedging (maturity matching) approach to financing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds B. Financing short-term needs ... needs with long-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Last Answer : A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with a conservative approach to financ ing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds. B. Financing short-term needs with long- ... seasonal needs with short-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Last Answer : B. Financing short-term needs with long-term debt.
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with an aggressive approach to financ ing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds. B. Financing permanent inventory buildup with ... needs with short-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds
Last Answer : D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Description : Cash inflows from a project include: A. tax shield of depreciation B. after tax operating profits C. raising of funds D. Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : D. Both (a) and (b)
Description : Which of the following is/are true if a firm has a required rate of return equal to the ROE? I. The amount of earnings retained by the firm does not affect market price or the P/E. II. The firm can increase market ... (III) above D. Both (II) and (III) above E. All (I), (II) and (III) above
Last Answer : E. All (I), (II) and (III) above
Description : Average Revenue of a monopolist firm is (a) Always more than the Marginal revenue ; (b) Always less than the Marginal revenue; (c) Equal to marginal revenue ; (d) Any of the above three possible
Last Answer : (a) Always more than the Marginal revenue ;
Description : The project manager works with the project sponsor to identify the necessary resources and team members needed to further develop the key project parameters – Cost, Scope, Schedule, and Quality (CSSQ). (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Scope, cost, and schedule are some of the parameters used for project negotiation. (True/False)
Description : Requirements Management has a high initial start-up cost but does not need ongoing funding throughout a project. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : Your firm has a philosophy that is analogous to the hedging (maturity matching) approach. Which of the following is the most appropriate form for financing a new capital investme nt in plant and equipment? A. Trade credit. B. 6-month bank notes. C. Accounts payable. D. Common stock equity
Last Answer : D. Common stock equity.
Description : In equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm will equate - (1) marginal social cost with marginal social benefit (2) market supply with market demand (3) marginal profit with marginal cost (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost
Last Answer : (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost Explanation: A perfectly competitive firm's supply curve is that portion of its marginal cost curve that lies above the minimum of the average variable cost ... marginal cost curve. The marginal cost curve is thus the perfectly competitive firm's supply curve.
Description : When marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue, the firm should A)produce more to increase profits. B)produce less to decrease total costs. C)stop producing additional units to maximise profits. D)provide discounts to encourage purchases.
Last Answer : C)stop producing additional units to maximise profits.
Description : A profit maximizing firm will invest up to the level of investment where (a) The cost of borrowing equals marginal efficiency of capital (b) The cost of borrowing is greater than marginal ... marginal efficiency of capital (d) The cost of borrowing is equal to marginal propensity to consume.
Last Answer : (a) The cost of borrowing equals marginal efficiency of capital
Description : Total profit of a firm in a perfect competitive market is – (a) Total revenue less total cost ; (b) Marginal revenue less marginal cost; (c) Total revenue less marginal cost ; (d) Total revenue less variable cost
Last Answer : (a) Total revenue less total cost ;
Description : The negatively sloped part of long run cost curve of a firm is due to (a) Increase in production due to specialization and division of labour; (b) Diseconomies of scale ; (c) Diminishing returns to scale ; (d) Marginal utility theory
Last Answer : (a) Increase in production due to specialization and division of labour;
Description : The positively sloped part of long run cost curve of a firm is due to (a) Economies of scale ; (b) Diseconomies of scale; (c) Diminishing returns to scale ; (d) Marginal utility theory
Last Answer : (b) Diseconomies of scale;
Description : In equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm will equate (1) marginal social cost with marginal social benefit (2) market supply with market demand (3) marginal profit with marginal cost (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost
Last Answer : marginal revenue with marginal cost
Description : Which one of the following illustrates why effective project management is beneficial to an organization? a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager. b. ... d. It ensures that the chief executive is accountable for the achievement of the defined benefits.
Last Answer : a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager.
Description : ____ have the principal responsibility of achieving the target goals of the firm and have the decision-making authority.
Last Answer : Ans. Line managers
Description : A firm is about to undertake a project and has computed the NPV of the project using a variety of discount rates: Discount Rate used NPV 10% 130 15% 50 20% -50 What is the approximate IRR of this project? A 20% B 17.5% C 15% D 22.5%
Last Answer : B 17.5%
Description : A Firm is considering undertaking a project that would yield annual profits (after depreciation) of Rs 68,000 for 5 years. The initial outlay of the project would be Rs 800,000 and the project's assets would have ... accounting rate of return for this project? A 16% B 8.5% C 8.0% D 9.1%
Last Answer : A 16%
Description : Walter’s Model suggests that a firm can always increase the value of the share by: A. Increasing dividend B. Decreasing dividend C. Constant Dividend D. None of the
Last Answer : D. None of the
Description : Risk, as it relates to working capital, means that there is jeopardy to the firm for not maintaining sufficient current assets to . A. meet its cash obligations as they occur and take advantage ... above industry norms E. meet its cash obligations as they occur and support the proper level of
Last Answer : D. maintain current and acid-test ratios at or above industry norms
Description : How can a firm provide a margin of safety if it cannot borrow on short notice to meet its needs? A. Maintain a low level of current assets (especially cash and marketable securities) ... the level of fixed assets (especially plant and equipment D. Lengthening the maturity schedule of financing
Last Answer : D. Lengthening the maturity schedule of financing
Description : Which of the following statements is correct for a conservative financing policy for a firm relative to a former aggressive policy? A. The firm uses long-term financing to finance all fixed and current ... its risk profile. D. The firm will increase its dividends per share (DPS) this period.
Last Answer : B. The firm will see an increase in its expected profits.
Description : Your firm has a philosophy that is analogous to the hedging (maturity matching) approach. Which of the following is the most appropriate non-spontaneous form for financing the excess seasonal current asset needs? ... credit. B. 6-month bank notes. C. Accounts payable. D. Common stock equity.
Last Answer : B. 6-month bank notes.
Description : Which of the following statements is most correct? A. For small companies, long-term debt is the principal source of external financing. B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account ... the financial manager to make a decision and not address the issue again for several months.
Last Answer : B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account for over half of its total assets.