Director Independence and Non-Interlocking Directorships Are Desirable Traits of Top-Ranked

question 60

Multiple Choice

Director independence and non-interlocking directorships are desirable traits of top-ranked boards.What does this mean?

• A) Directors can serve on the board of directors of other related companies.
• B) Directors are free of all ties to the CEO and the company.
• C) The CEO can serve as a director on the other director boards.
• D) Top managers cannot be on the board of directors.

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Definitions:

Unilateral Imitation

The process of copying the actions or behaviors of another individual without reciprocal behavior from the other side.

Longitudinal Study

A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time, which can extend over years or decades.

Temperament

Temperament refers to the inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as introversion or extroversion, which are evident from a very early age and are somewhat influenced by genetics.

Exuberant

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.