6) What are some actions stockholders can take to ensure that managements interests and the interests of stockholders align? What are some other factors that might influence managements actions?

9) What is corporate governance? How does corporate governance affect the returns generated for stockholders?

10) Why do U.S. corporations go international?

11) What are some factors that make financial decision making more complicated for firms that operate in foreign countries than for purely domestic firms?

12) Describe the four general areas included in the study of finance. Why is it important for a person who works in the financial markets to understand the responsibilities of a person who works in managerial finance?

13) Describe the major differences among the three primary forms of business organization (proprietorship, partnership, and corporation).

15) What does it mean to be ethical in business dealings? Should unethical business behavior be encouraged by business owners (stockholders) if such behavior increases the value of the stock they own?