Which of the following actions would be likely to reduce potential conflicts of interest between stockholders and managers? a. A firm's compensation system is changed so that managers receive larger cash salaries but fewer long-term options to buy stock. b. The company changes the way executive stock options are handled, with all options vesting after 2 years rather than

Which of the following actions would be likely to reduce potential conflicts of interest between stockholders and managers? a. A firm's compensation system is changed so that managers receive larger cash salaries but fewer long-term options to buy stock. b. The company changes the way executive stock options are handled, with all options vesting after 2 years rather than

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter1: The Role And Objective Of Financial Management

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