The Difference Between Reactive and Proactive Policies Is That

question 33

Multiple Choice

The difference between reactive and proactive policies is that:

• A) unlike reactive policies,proactive policies ignore the actions the firm will most likely take to be recognized as an ethical organization.
• B) reactive policies are driven by events and/or a fear of future events,whereas proactive policies are driven by a clear sense of what is construed as ethical for the organization.
• C) proactive policies help monitor the ethical performance of the organization only externally,whereas reactive policies monitor the organization both internally and externally.
• D) unlike proactive policies,reactive policies are true ethical policies.

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Definitions:

Straight Voting

A method in corporate elections where a shareholder can cast all of their votes for a single candidate for the board of directors.

Board of Directors

A group of elected individuals representing shareholders, responsible for overseeing the activities and strategic direction of a company.

Proxy Voting

A process that allows shareholders to vote on corporate matters, such as the election of members to the board of directors, without physically attending the meeting.

Shareholder Authority

The legal powers granted to shareholders of a corporation, including voting on corporate matters and electing the board of directors.