What Are the Fiduciary Obligations of the Board of Directors

question 60

Multiple Choice

What are the fiduciary obligations of the board of directors?

• A) Maximize profits for the company and its shareholders
• B) Give excessive executive compensation
• C) Safeguard the organization's resources and interests of the company's stakeholders
• D) Allow high risk accounting practices

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