A Manager's Compensation Plan That Offers Financial Incentives for Increases

question 8

Multiple Choice

A manager's compensation plan that offers financial incentives for increases in quarterly profitability may create agency problems in that:

• A) the managers are not motivated by personal gain.
• B) the board of directors may claim the credit.
• C) short-term, not long-term profits become the focus.
• D) investors desire stable profits.

Understand the effectiveness of persuasive communication techniques in various contexts.

Identify appropriate strategies for persuasive messaging across different scenarios.

Recognize the significance of emotional appeal in persuasive communication.

Comprehend the patterns and structures of persuasive messages for different audiences.

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