Which Two Countries Are Most Likely to Give Prominence to Shareholders

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which two countries are most likely to give prominence to shareholders in their corporate governance framework?

• A) Germany and France
• B) Japan and South Korea
• C) Sweden and Norway
• D) UK and USA

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Definitions:

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