Following the Adoption of the Cadbury Code of Best Practice

question 51

Multiple Choice

Following the adoption of the Cadbury Code of Best practice,

• A)joint CEO/COB (chief executive officer and chairman of the board) positions declined.
• B)there has been a significant impact on the internal governance mechanisms of U.K. companies.
• C)CEOs have become more sensitive to company performance, strengthening managerial accountability and weakening managerial entrenchment.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Curare

Curare is a poison used primarily in South America, derived from plant extracts, and known for its muscle-paralyzing effects, historically employed on arrows or blow darts for hunting.

Sensitization

Learned behavior in which the response to a stimulus strengthens with repeated presentations.

Drug Use

The act of consuming substances for medical or recreational purposes, which can impact health and behavior.

Metabolic Tolerance

A situation where repeated exposure to a substance diminishes the effect of that substance by accelerating the body's metabolism, requiring higher doses for the same effect.