Which of the Following Statements Concerning "Agency Problems" Is Most

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning "agency problems" is most correct?

• A)Regardless of economic conditions, if a firm's stock price falls during the year, this indicates that the firm's managers must not be acting in the best interests of the shareholders.
• B)One method of controlling agency problems is to engage in the taking of "poison pills."
• C)One of the best means to control agency problems is to require the managers and other important decision makers of the firm to also be owners of the firm.
• D)Agency problems probably would not exist if the important decisions of a firm were made by persons who have no vested interests, such as ownership, in the firm.
• E)None of the above is a correct statement.

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Definitions:

Situational Compliance

The adjustment of an individual's behavior to align with the demands or norms of a particular situation.

Conscience

Internal standards of behavior, which usually control one’s conduct and produce emotional discomfort when violated.

Autonomy

The ability or right of individuals to make their own decisions without interference from others.

Caregiver

An individual who provides care and support to a person who is elderly, disabled, or otherwise in need, often a family member or professional assistant.