German Executives Are Not Dedicated to the Maximization of Shareholder

question 120

Multiple Choice

German executives are not dedicated to the maximization of shareholder value to the degree that is the case for executives in the UK and U.S largely because

• A) the roles of CEO and chairperson of the board of directors are usually combined.
• B) large institutional investors control large blocks of stock.
• C) private shareholders and large institutional investors rarely have large ownership positions in firms.
• D) of the focus on stewardship-management in German firms rather than the financial performance focus of U.S. firms.

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Definitions:

Financing Statement

A document filed to give public notice that a lender has a security interest in the collateral offered by a borrower.

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been pledged, usually to secure repayment of a debt or performance of some other obligation.

Priority

The status of being regarded or treated as more important than other matters.

Purchase Money Security Interest

A security interest that is (1) taken or retained by the seller of collateral to secure all or part of its purchase price or (2) taken by a debtor to acquire rights in or the use of the collateral if the value is so used.