Which of the Following Statements About the Board of Directors

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the board of directors is false?

• A) Board members are elected by stockholders.
• B) All directors are full-time employees of the company.
• C) The board has the legal authority to hire, fire, and compensate the CEO.
• D) The board can be held legally accountable for a company's actions.
• E) Outside directors help perform the monitoring function of the board.

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