Share-Based Compensation Rather Than Cash Payments Is Used to Encourage

question 8

Multiple Choice

Share-based compensation rather than cash payments is used to encourage:

• A) a focus on short-term results
• B) higher compensation for executives
• C) a focus on long-range results
• D) lower compensation for executives

---

Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to comprehend, utilize, and control one's emotions positively to reduce stress, communicate efficiently, empathize with others, surmount obstacles, and resolve conflicts.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, often expressed as a percentage of total sales.

Skilled Workforce

An employment group that has specialized training, knowledge, and abilities in particular fields.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling the majority of the market share, which affects competition and pricing.