Executive Pay Has Drawn Public Scrutiny in Recent Years

question 100

Multiple Choice

Executive pay has drawn public scrutiny in recent years.Which of the following statements best explains the reason?

• A) Top executives' pay is much higher than average workers' pay.
• B) Most of the top executives' pay is in the form of a salary.
• C) Top executives come under the category of exempt employees.
• D) Top executives are paid in the form of commissions.
• E) Executives are denied short-term or long-term incentives with their pay.

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