Financial ratios that measure the firm's ability to pay its bills over the short run without undue stress are known as:

A) Asset management ratios.
B) Long-term solvency ratios.
C) Short-term solvency ratios.
D) Profitability ratios.
E) Market value ratios.

A person who offers a facilitation payment in order to secure a contract that will keep her company from going bankrupt and laying off hundreds of employees may be a(n) ________ because she is trying to secure the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

A) egoist.
B) deontologist.
C) utilitarian.
D) relativist.
E) humanitarian.

Most firms that experience ethical or legal problems actually have a code of conduct or an ethical compliance program in place. Why is it that these firms can still have ethical problems despite having a code of ethics or compliance program?

A) Their codes typically don't cover high risk issues.
B) Their codes are typically written by consultants outside the firm.
C) Their codes are typically not integrated into daily decision making.
D) Their codes are written with no input from employees or customers.
E) Their codes are mandated by regulation rather than originating from within the firm.

Which type of document describes a company's mission,objectives,structure,and operations?

A) Topical report
B) Compliance report
C) Operating report
D) Business plan
E) Summary

The efficient market hypothesis asserts that because of quick and efficient dissemination of information, the prices of stocks reflect all publicly available information.

Beca, a computer operator for Cloud Corporation, is arrested in her employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Beca must be informed of her right to

A) a trial by jury.
B) punishment.
C) question witnesses.
D) remain silent.