Which of the Following Proves That GE's Board of Directors

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following proves that GE's board of directors is significantly independent?

• A) Twenty-six percent of the board members at GE are female.
• B) The CEO of GE is also the chairman of the board.
• C) Sixteen of the 17 board directors are from outside the organization.
• D) GE's board has five committees, each with its own chair.

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