To Reduce the Principal-Agent Problem

question 164

Multiple Choice

To reduce the principal-agent problem

• A)boards-of-directors can tie the salaries of top management to the profitability of the firm.
• B)managers can take on more risk than they disclose to investors.
• C)managers can inflate profits on financial statements.
• D)managers can hide liabilities by not disclosing them on financial statements.

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