In: Finance
Which ONE of the following is the primary mission of a board of directors in a corporation?
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To ensure that top managers are acting in the best interests of the stockholders |
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b. |
To provide advice to the top managers of the company. |
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c. |
To protect top managers from shareholders pressures and defend them against criticism. |
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d. |
None of the answers are correct. |
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e. |
To protect society’s best interests. |
Answer:
a. |
To ensure that top managers are acting in the best interests of the stockholders |
Explanation:
This is in line with the goal of financial management of 'maximization of shareholders' wealth'. So the interests of the stockholders is of prime importance.