Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Represent an Agency

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to represent an agency problem?

• A) Lavish spending on expense accounts
• B) Plush remodelling of the executive suite
• C) Excessive avoidance of taxes
• D) Executive incentive compensation plans

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Definitions:

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed, according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job satisfaction which, if absent, can cause dissatisfaction, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory. They include aspects like working conditions and salary.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

A motivation theory which suggests that there are two sets of factors that influence job satisfaction in the workplace: hygiene factors and motivators.

ERG Theory

A theory of human needs and motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.