Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In addition to the evidence that board independence matters for major activities such as firing CEOs and making corporate acquisitions, researchers have found a strong connection between board structure and firm performance.
• B) Theoretical and empirical research support the notion that the longer a CEO has served, especially when that person is also chairman of the board, the more likely the board is to become captured.
• C) Most firms that have just gone public either as young companies or as older firms returning to public status after a leveraged buyout (LBO) choose to start with smaller boards.
• D) Boards tend to grow over time as members are added for various reasons. For example, boards are often expanded by one or two seats after an acquisition to accommodate the target CEO and perhaps one other target director.

Practice ethical research by respecting intellectual property and avoiding biases.

Understand the significance of a detailed work plan in the writing process of a report.

Define plagiarism and explain strategies for ethical use of information in research.

Identify and classify biological molecules based on their structures and functions.

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Definitions:

Mental Health Professional

A trained individual specializing in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and providing support for psychological well-being.

Volunteer Layperson

An individual who offers services or assistance on a voluntary basis without professional credentials in the specific field.

Communications

The process of exchanging information, ideas, and feelings through verbal or non-verbal means.

Leader and Members

The dynamic relationship between the individual guiding or directing a group and those following within the group hierarchy.