Which of the Following Individuals Has the Most Power to Influence

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals has the most power to influence corporate policy on a long-term basis?

• A)A shareholder owning 60% of the outstanding common stock.
• B)A shareholder owning 80% of the outstanding preferred stock.
• C)The treasurer of the corporation.
• D)The controller of the corporation.

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Definitions:

Invested

Capital that has been put into a project, company, or various assets to earn profits or achieve other financial goals.

Mutual Fund

An investment vehicle made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments, and other assets.

Deposit

A sum of money placed into an account or given to a party as security for the fulfillment of a contract.

Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specific period, typically expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.