The Compensation Committee at Robix Needs to Justify Its Large

question 98

Multiple Choice

The compensation committee at Robix needs to justify its large executive compensation packages. They might use all of the following arguments EXCEPT

• A)effective executives create shareholder value.
• B)good executive talent is in great demand.
• C)the pay gap between the CEO and employees builds credibility.
• D)large incentives reward superior performance.

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Definitions:

Superstition

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation.

Social Norms

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Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the concept of mental illness.

Medical Model

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