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One factor influencing working and learning is the changing demographics of the workforce, which include which of the following?

What screening tool includes 10 items developed by the World Health Organization and is sensitive for detecting alcohol dependence and abuse? 

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A firm may decide to eliminate the threat of a takeover by a major shareholder by purchasing shares from him at a premium also known as a(n) ________.

Most acquirers pay an acquisition premium for a target. Upon announcement of the bid, the target’s stock price increases, on average, so that the stock price is the same as the price bid by the acquirer.

Future investment plans are important determinants of payout policy because of ________.

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Brutus Company has earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00, 5 million shares outstanding, and a share price of $30.  Brutus is considering buying Buckeye Enterprises, which has earnings per share of $2.50, 2 million shares outstanding, and a share price of $20. Brutus will pay for Buckeye by issuing new shares. There are no expected synergies from the transaction. If Brutus pays no premium to acquire Buckeye, what will the earnings per share be after the merger?

(1 point) Of the three discussion areas, the purpose of ______ is to display inactive discussions.

Brutus Co. expects an EPS of $10 per share next period. Currently, their plowback ratio is 0.5. However, the company has the opportunity to finance a new project that will earn an ROE of 8% by cutting its dividend to $2.50 per share. If the Brutus Co’s expected stock return is 9%, should they cut dividends to make the new investment?