One Study by Cyert, Kang, and Kumar of a Large

question 18

Multiple Choice

One study by Cyert, Kang, and Kumar of a large sample of companies found:

• A)The average CEO in their study was 55 years of age, and had served in that position for an average of eight years
• B)Found that in 70% of the cases the CEO was also the board chairman
• C)The equity ownership of the largest shareholder and the board was negatively correlated with CEO compensation.
• D)All of the above
• E)Both a and b

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