Employee Stock Options Are Designed To

question 31

Multiple Choice

Employee stock options are designed to:

• A) Align employee goals with shareholder goals.
• B) Give the company a large tax deduction based on the substantial up-front cost to the employer.
• C) Reward employees who leave the firm.
• D) Utilize excess cash held by the firm.
• E) Be traded on the open market.

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