Which of the Following Accounts for the Poor Performance of Many

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounts for the poor performance of many corporate boards?

• A) Members serve on too many boards
• B) CEOS serve on each other's boards
• C) Members who disagree are pressured by other board members
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Altruistic Behavior

Actions by an individual that benefit others at a cost to oneself, observed in social species, which may promote cooperation and social cohesion.

Kin Selection

Type of natural selection in which individuals with the highest inclusive fitness are favored.

Selfish Herd

A behavioral strategy where individuals in a group position themselves centrally to reduce predation risk.

Dominant Male

An individual male who, within a group or population, exhibits the highest rank due to physical strength, aggression, or social interactions.