Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A board is said to be classified when its monitoring duties have been compromised by connections or perceived loyalties to management.
• B)Even the most active independent directors spend only one or two days per month on firm business,and many independent directors sit on multiple boards,further dividing their attention.
• C)On a board composed of insider,gray,and independent directors,the role of the independent director is really that of a watchdog.
• D)Because independent directors' personal wealth is likely to be less sensitive to performance than that of insider and gray directors,they have less incentive to closely monitor the firm.

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Definitions:

Strategic Relationship

A purposeful partnership or alliance between organizations aimed at achieving mutually beneficial goals.

Information Power

A type of marketing channel power within an administered vertical marketing system in which one party (e.g., the manufacturer) provides or withholds important information to influence the actions of another party (e.g., the retailer).

Market Data

Information related to prices, supply, demand, and dynamics of the market that helps businesses to make informed decisions.

Walmart

A multinational retail corporation operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, known for its extensive product selection and low prices.