Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Cross-National Difference in Senior

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes cross-national difference in senior executive compensation?

• A) CEO total compensation in the United States is three times as high as the next closest country (Canada)
• B) In U.S. firms, senior executive compensation is usually balanced between 50% variable performance measures connected to stock prices (e.g., stock options) and 50% performance bonuses and base salary
• C) According to one survey, roughly 60% of a top executive's compensation in the United States comes from long-term incentives, with base salary and performance bonuses accounting for 40%
• D) In some countries, such as Germany and the Nordic countries, almost 25%-50% of the compensation earned by executives comes from base salary

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