Under the Business Judgment Rule, Directors Cannot Be Held Liable

question 97

True/False

Under the business judgment rule, directors cannot be held liable for the negligence or mismanagement of corporate personnel.

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Definitions:

Notes Receivable

Claims against debtors that are supported by formal agreements or promissory notes, specifying the amounts owed and payment terms.

Discount On Notes Receivable

An amount deducted from the face value of a note to reflect the interest revenue over the term of the note.

Notes Receivable

Short-term or long-term financial assets representing amounts owed to the company that are documented through formal agreements or promissory notes.

Interest Revenue

This refers to the income that is earned from investments, loans, or savings accounts, essentially any source that pays interest.