Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A board is said to be classified when its monitoring duties have been compromised by connections or perceived loyalties to management.
• B)Even the most active independent directors spend only one or two days per month on firm business,and many independent directors sit on multiple boards,further dividing their attention.
• C)On a board composed of insider,gray,and independent directors,the role of the independent director is really that of a watchdog.
• D)Because independent directors' personal wealth is likely to be less sensitive to performance than that of insider and gray directors,they have less incentive to closely monitor the firm.

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Definitions:

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the amount of the investment that is actually made.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all debts and financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including loans, accounts payable, and bonds payable.

Owner's Equity

Indicates the total net worth of a company attributable to the owner or shareholders, reflecting the equity capital and retained earnings.

Notes Payable

A written promise to pay a specific sum of money to a person or entity at a future date, categorized as a liability on the balance sheet.