The Ownership of Major Blocks of Stock by Institutional Investors

question 122

Multiple Choice

The ownership of major blocks of stock by institutional investors has resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) making CEOs more accountable for their performance.
• B) challenges to the decisions of boards.
• C) focusing attention on ineffective boards of directors.
• D) a direct effect on firm performance.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A characteristic of personality marked by feelings of sorrow, temperamental behavior, and lack of emotional steadiness.

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Genotype

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