When a New CEO Is Selected from Outside the Firm

question 48

True/False

When a new CEO is selected from outside the firm, a change of strategy is likely, especially if the top management team is homogenous and highly cohesive.

---

Definitions:

Policy Rules

Guidelines or principles that govern the formulation and implementation of monetary and fiscal policies by authorities.

Discretionary Policy

Economic policies based on the discretionary judgment of policymakers rather than set rules, often involving fiscal or monetary actions.

Budget Deficit

This occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues during a specific budget period, leading to borrowing or using saved reserves.

Tax Rates

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary depending on income levels or the type of goods and services.