Proxy Fights Are Conducted in Order to Achieve a Goal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Proxy fights are conducted in order to achieve a goal of:

• A)Changing the corporate charter
• B)Bringing about economies of scale
• C)Replacing the current board and management team
• D)Having a public tender offer

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Definitions:

Instrumental Trait

A characteristic or behavior that is used as a means to achieve some other end or goal.

Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men as expressed by individuals or groups, varying culturally and historically.

Parsons

Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his development of the social action theory and contributions to the functionalist perspective in sociology.

Complementary Gender Roles

The concept that traditional roles assigned to men and women are distinct but equally important and that these roles complement each other.