In Some Long-Term Incentive Plans, Shares Are Awarded Without Cost

question 14

Multiple Choice

In some long-term incentive plans, shares are awarded without cost to the executive, but forfeited if the executive leaves before a vesting period. What are these plans are called?

• A) Stock appreciation rights plans
• B) Restricted share unit plans
• C) Book value plans
• D) Stock options
• E) Phantom stock plans

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