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Over lecture #13 and ch. 9 (p. 278 - 290) - Corporate Governance

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The primary participants in corporate governance are all of the following EXCEPT

A.
the shareholders

B.
key stakeholders such as financial institutions

C.
management (led by the CEO)

D.
the Board of Directors

B.
key stakeholders such as financial institutions

Agency theory is concerned with resolving two problems that can occur in agency relationships. Which of the follow is NOT one of those problems?

A.
Principals and agents have differing attitudes toward risk.

B.
Stockholders and management align with external stakeholders.

C.
Goals conflict between principals and agents.

D.
Verification of actual agency activity is expensive and difficult to obtain.

B.
Stockholders and management align with external stakeholders.

Which of the following best describes corporate governance structure?

A.
Shareholders elect CEO and CEO selects Board of Directors.

B.
Chairman of the Board selects CEO and CEO selects management team.

C.
Shareholders elect Board of Directors and Board of Directors select CEO and management team.

D.
Board of Directors elect CEO and CEO selects management team.

C.
Shareholders elect Board of Directors and Board of Directors select CEO and management team.

A corporation's board of directors has a duty to ensure that the company is run consistent with the long-term interests of the stockholders. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the board of directors?

A.
Determine top management compensation.

B.
Replace the CEO if necessary.

C.
Prevent a hostile takeover.

D.
Provide advice to top management.

C.
Prevent a hostile takeover.

The board of directors is a group that has a _______ duty to ensure that the company is run consistently with ________ interests of the owners, or shareholders of a corporation and that acts as an ______ between the shareholders and management.

A.
formal; short-term; advisor

B.
legal; short-term; intermediary

C.
fiduciary; long-term; intermediary

D.
sworn; long-term; advisor

C.
fiduciary; long-term; intermediary

External governance control mechanisms include all of the following EXCEPT

A.
auditors

B.
competitors

C.
analysts

D.
media

B.
competitors

It is generally argued that the takeover constraint deters management from

A.
increasing the level of borrowing of a firm

B.
declaring dividends

C.
engaging in opportunistic behavior

D.
considering acquiring other companies

C.
engaging in opportunistic behavior

The failure of many auditing firms to raise red flags about accounting irregularities in companies such as Enron and WorldCom is generally attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

A.
desire to get future auditing contracts from the company

B.
failure of the U.S. audit firms to hire technically qualified professionals

C.
desire to get consulting work from the company because most audit firms also do consulting work

D.
fact that auditors are appointed by the firm

B.
failure of the U.S. audit firms to hire technically qualified professionals

The Sarbanes Oxley Act imposes restrictions and reporting requirements on all of the following corporate governance parties EXCEPT

A.
CEOs

B.
auditors

C.
shareholders

D.
CFOs

C.
shareholders

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Which of the following best describes the concept of corporate governance?

The correct choice is (C) A system of principles, policies, and procedures used to manage and control the activities of a corporation so as to overcome conflicts of interest inherent in the corporate form.

Which is best definition for corporate governance quizlet?

"Corporate governance" is best defined as: The formal system of oversight, accountability, and control for organizational decisions and resources. Because corporate ownership today is most often separated from corporate management and control, conflicts of interest between owners and operators can arise.

Which one of the following statements regarding corporate governance is correct?

C) Corporate governance is the system of internal controls/procedures by which firms are managed. - True, the controls and procedures make sure that the firm is as per the law and is protecting the interest of the stakeholders.

Which of the following does not describe corporate governance?

Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is D) Its sole objective is to maximize the value of the company in the short-term. The purpose of corporate governance is not restricted to the short term.