The rationale behind granting stock options is toinduce employees to work harder and be moreproductive. As the stock price increases (presumably due to their hard work), the employees sharein this added wealth. Another way to share thiswealth would be to grant shares of stock ratherthan options. What are the advantages anddisadvantages of using stock options rather thanshares of stock as employee incentives?

The rationale behind granting stock options is toinduce employees to work harder and be moreproductive. As the stock price increases (presumably due to their hard work), the employees sharein this added wealth. Another way to share thiswealth would be to grant shares of stock ratherthan options. What are the advantages anddisadvantages of using stock options rather thanshares of stock as employee incentives?

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