Oyster fields has an average payment period of 21 days as compared to its industry average of 33 days. suppliers in the industry have a 30-day credit policy. which one of these statements most applies to oyster fields? 1. oyster fields should increase its accounts payable turnover rate if it wants to match its industry. 2. oyster fields has a greater risk of being denied credit by its suppliers than do other firms in its industry 3. oyster fields is managing its accounts payable better than the average firm in its industry. 4. oyster fields is not maximizing its use of free financing.

Reliable electric is a regulated public utility, and it is expected to provide steady dividend growth of 5% per year for the indefinite future. its last dividend was $6 per share; the stock sold for $50 per share just after the dividend was paid. what is the company’s cost of equity? (do not round intermediate calculations. enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

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.

Select the correct answerwhat is the responsibility of each of the twelve federal reserve's banks in their districts? a. they set the prime rateob. they monitor functioning of banks in their through onsite and offsite reviewsc. they assess taxes in their destnictd. they write fiscal policies