TABLE 4-9 A Survey Conducted by the Segal Company of New York

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TABLE 4-9
A survey conducted by the Segal Company of New York found that in a sample of 189 large companies, 40 offered stock options to their board members as part of their non-cash compensation packages. For small- to mid-sized companies, 43 of the 180 surveyed indicated that they offer stock options as part of their noncash compensation packages to their board members.
-Referring to Table 4-9, is the size of the company independent of whether stock options are offered to their board members and why?

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Absolute Advantage

The ability of a party (country, company, individual) to produce a greater quantity of a good, product, or service than competitors using the same amount of resources.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient trade possibilities.

Specialize

Refers to the process of focusing on a specific area of knowledge or skill within a broader field.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a party to produce a particular good or service at a lower marginal and opportunity cost over another.