Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are attractive to employers. Along with tax and financing advantages, ESOPs give employers a way to build pride in and commitment to the organization. Which of the following statements weakens this argument? a. Employees are not allowed to participate in general body meetings as shareholders.
b. The stocks within the trust are too widely diversified to earn high returns.
c. The stock earnings are taxed at high rates.
d. Employees are forced to return the stock profits to the organization.
e. Risks involved will directly affect employees' retirementincome.

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.