Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Motivate Executives

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to motivate executives to maximize shareholder wealth?

• A) Tying bonuses to cost reductions and meeting budget goals.
• B) Offering them relatively high salaries.
• C) Tying annual bonuses to increases in annual profits.
• D) Compensating them with stock options that can only be exercised after five years.

---

Definitions:

HBr

Hydrogen bromide, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, used as a reagent in various chemical reactions.

1,4-Dibromobutane

1,4-Dibromobutane is an organic compound characterized by a four-carbon chain with bromine atoms attached to the first and fourth carbon atoms, used in various chemical syntheses.

Ethoxycyclopentane

An organic compound featuring an ethoxy group attached to a cyclopentane ring.

Intermolecular Dehydration

A chemical reaction where water is removed from between two molecules, often leading to the formation of a larger molecule.