Which of the Following Are Mechanisms That Help Minimize Agency

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are mechanisms that help minimize agency problems?
I.monitoring by boards of directors;
II.compensation tied to earnings and stock price;
III.transparent financial reporting;
IV.the threat of takeover

• A)I only
• B)I, and II
• C)I, II, and III
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Research Ethics

The moral principles that guide the conduct of scientific research, focusing on issues such as integrity, respect, and responsibility.

Experimental Validity

The extent to which a study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept that the researcher is attempting to measure.

Counterbalance

Counterbalance refers to a method used to reduce bias in experimental design by varying the order of conditions among participants to even out potential confounding variables.

Within-Subject Designs

Experimental designs where the same group of participants is exposed to each condition of the experiment, allowing direct comparison of different treatments or conditions on the same subjects.