Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The shareholders as a group elect a board of directors to monitor managers. The directors themselves, however, have the same conflict of interest-monitoring is costly and in many cases directors do not get significantly greater benefits than other shareholders from monitoring the managers closely.
• B) In principle, the board of directors hires the executive team, sets its compensation, approves major investments and acquisitions, and dismisses executives if necessary.
• C) In the United States, the board of directors has a clear fiduciary duty to protect the interests of both the owners of the firm (the shareholders) and the interests of other stakeholders in the firm (such as the employees).
• D) When the ownership of a corporation is widely held, no one shareholder has an incentive to bear the cost of monitoring, because she bears the full cost of monitoring but the benefit is divided among all shareholders.

Grasp the principle of the contribution margin ratio and its impact on profitability.

Learn how changes in selling price and sales volume affect net operating income.

Calculate the required sales volume to achieve a target profit.

Comprehend the use of the degree of operating leverage and how it affects net operating income in response to sales changes.

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Definitions:

High-priced Rental

Property rental arrangements that are significantly more expensive than the average market rate.

Rent-seeking

Endeavors aimed at earning income by manipulating the economic environment rather than through trade and production of added value.

Monopoly Power

The ability of a single seller to control the market for a good or service, setting prices and output levels.

Government Licensing

A control mechanism whereby a government authority grants permission to individuals or companies to operate within certain industries or professions.