Mike Is Working for a Growing Video Game Design Company

question 45

Multiple Choice

Mike is working for a growing video game design company.One of the reasons he took the job is that if he bought stock in the company,the company would match the amount he invested.Mike feels that this would allow him to benefit from the company's growth,over and above just getting his regular salary and other benefits.This kind of plan is called a/an ____ plan.

• A) employee-owner
• B) 401(k)
• C) stock purchase
• D) phantom stock

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