Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: How Rich Could He Be?

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: How Rich Could He Be?

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The transcript discusses the high pay packages for new CEOs, particularly focusing on the opposition from ISS due to underperformance. It compares these packages with other tech CEOs, highlighting the guaranteed pay aspect. President Obama's views on income inequality and its economic implications are also explored, emphasizing the disparity between CEO salaries and average workers' wages.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason ISS opposed the high pay package for the new CEO?

The company had a successful decade.

The CEO is new to the industry.

The CEO's pay is lower than average.

The company has underperformed over the decade.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the new CEO's compensation compare to other tech CEOs?

It is a symbolic $1 per year.

It is entirely based on stock options.

It is lower than most tech CEOs.

It is guaranteed and not performance-based.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what is a common practice among some tech CEOs regarding their salary?

Receiving bonuses every month.

Getting paid in company products.

Receiving only stock options.

Taking a symbolic $1 salary.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Obama highlight as a concern related to CEO pay?

CEO pay is decreasing over time.

The increase in CEO pay leads to higher taxes.

CEO pay has no impact on the economy.

The disparity between CEO pay and average worker wages.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic trend did President Obama mention in relation to wages and GDP?

Wages and GDP are increasing at the same rate.

Wages as a share of GDP have shrunk.

GDP has no relation to wages.

Wages have surpassed GDP growth.