Suppose you work for oracle corporation, and part of your compensation takes the form of stock options. the value of the stock option is equal to the difference between oracle’s stock price and an exercise price of $10 per share at the time that you exercise the option. as an option holder, would you prefer that oracle use dividends or share repurchases to pay out cash to shareholders? explain.

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program. which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management. b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience. c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma. d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

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On january 1, vermont corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding. all 40,000 shares has been issued in a prior period at $20.00 per share. on february 1, vermont purchased 3,750 shares of treasury stock for $24 per share and later sold the treasury shares for $21 per share on march 1. the journal entry to record the purchase of the treasury shares on february 1 would include a credit to treasury stock for $90,000 debit to treasury stock for $90,000 credit to a gain account for $112,500 debit to a loss account for $112,500