Which of the Following Reasons Would NOT Explain the Difficulty

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons would NOT explain the difficulty of determining appropriate executive compensation?

• A) The decisions made by top-level managers are typically complex and nonroutine.
• B) An executive's decisions often affect firm performance only over the long run.
• C) A number of factors intervene between top-level management decisions and firm performance (e.g., unpredictable economic, social, or legal changes).
• D) The compensation committee may not have comprehensive firm performance data.

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Definitions:

Economic Events

Transactions and occurrences that affect the financial position of a business entity.

Basic Accounting Equation

Represents the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping, stating that assets equal liabilities plus equity.

Assets

Resources owned by a business that are expected to provide future economic benefits.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits including money, goods, or services.