The Paramount Duty of the Board of Directors of a Public

question 7

Multiple Choice

The paramount duty of the board of directors of a public corporation is to:

• A) Ensure the company is profitable.
• B) Select and oversee competent and ethical management to run the company.
• C) Audit the firm's financial statements for transparency.
• D) Make certain that employees are dealt with in a fair and equitable manner.

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Definitions:

Kyphosis

A spinal disorder resulting in an excessive outward curve of the spine, leading to a hunched or rounded back.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a vein or artery which can obstruct the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Pressure Ulcer

Localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

Paraplegic

Paraplegic refers to a person who has lost the ability to move or feel both legs and sometimes parts of the lower body, often due to spinal cord injury or disease.