Which of the Following Is True of How Agents May

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how agents may differ from principals?

• A)Agents can diversify the risks more easily.
• B)Agents are more likely to pursue projects with high potential payoffs.
• C)Agents can diversify investments better.
• D)Agents are more averse to risk.
• E)Agents are likely to prefer more emphasis on uncertain incentives than base pay.

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Definitions:

Managerial Role

The specific duties and responsibilities assigned to managers, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization's resources.

Entrepreneur

A person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise, often seen as an innovator or source of new ideas.

Resource Allocator

A role typically assumed by managers or leaders, involving the responsibility of distributing and managing resources within an organization efficiently.

Contingency Approach

The Contingency Approach refers to a management theory that suggests the best way to manage an organization depends on, and is contingent upon, the internal and external situation.