Which of the Following Statements About Ownership and Financial Markets

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ownership and financial markets is true?

• A)In the United States, corporate ownership and access to capital is far more concentrated than in most other countries.
• B)Ninety percent of American households own stock in companies either directly or indirectly through mutual funds and pension funds.
• C)Recent tax law changes in many countries have made stock options more attractive, but limited ownership of many companies remains the rule.
• D)Large conglomerates in Germany link performance bonuses to increased shareholder value as it is the most effective pay system.

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Definitions:

Frontline Managers

Individuals in a business who have direct contact with customers and are responsible for day-to-day management.

Outcome-Based Systems

Systems focused on achieving specific results or outcomes, often in contrast to process-oriented approaches.

Measurable

refers to the ability of something to be quantified or assessed using numerical data.