One of the Major Criticisms of Executive Compensation in the United

question 86

Multiple Choice

One of the major criticisms of executive compensation in the United States is that:

• A)despite their high pay,top managers usually work fewer hours than other employees in the firm.
• B)the compensation of top executives often seems to have little or no relationship to how well their companies are performing.
• C)top executives' compensation does nothing to encourage them to improve the value of their company's stock.
• D)many U.S.executives are paid much less than their counterparts earn in Europe and Japan.

---

Definitions:

Transactional

Relating to the conduct of business, exchanges, or transactions, typically emphasizing efficiency and short-term gains.

Interpersonal Roles

Interpersonal Roles are the social and communication-based functions individuals perform within groups or organizations, essential for effective teamwork and leadership.

Decisional Roles

The roles assumed by managers or leaders related to making choices and decisions that affect the direction and operation of an organization or team.

Informational Roles

Roles in management where an individual acts as a point of contact, communicating information to and from the organization to help in decision-making processes.