Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Shareholders as a group have little or no ability to force managers to pursue maximization of the firm's value.
• B) The effectiveness of a board of directors in monitoring managers will be enhanced by appointing members from the firm who are well-informed about the management problems facing the firm.
• C) Reducing the amount of debt financing can reduce the divergence between the shareholders' interests and the owner's interests.
• D) Equity ownership by managers is thought to be one of the most effective corporate control mechanisms.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Liberal Feminism

A perspective within feminism that emphasizes legal and political reforms to achieve gender equality, focusing on the ability of individuals to show and act upon their own competence.

Domestic Tasks

Activities and chores performed in the household, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and maintenance, traditionally viewed as the responsibility of family members.

Gender Discrimination

Unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender, often resulting in disadvantages in employment, education, and other arenas.

Hostile Environment Harassment

Behavior that creates an intimidating, offensive, or oppressive atmosphere, often concerning sexual harassment in the workplace.