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WorksheetsFP II Unit 2 2.01.2.02
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
The policies and procedures used by the board of directors or owner to manage a corporation are known as:
corporate bylaws
corporate welfare
corporate take over
corporate governance
Mechanisms put in place to make sure corporate governance will be effective are referred to as:
rules
transparency
risk mitigation
checks and balances
People or entities who have a financial interest in a business or can be monetarily affected by the decisions of a business are referred to as:
mediation experts
inquisitive agents
stakeholders.
consultants
What are the four principles of corporate governance?
accountability, fairness, transparency, and profitability
B.
accountability, fairness, profitability, and independence
accountability, fairness, transparency, and independence
accountability, profitability, transparency, and independence
A fundamental challenge faced by many board members is failing to possess a strong understanding of the:
corporate culture
corporate governance
fellow board members
roles and responsibilities
The fundamental legal duty requiring a board member to participate actively in making decisions on behalf of the organization and to exercise his or her best judgment while doing so is referred to as:
care
loyalty
reliability
obedience
Members of a board of directors should refrain from all involvement in any way with a business competitor. This is necessary to avoid:
a law suit
business losses
a conflict of interest
friction within the board
A responsibility of a board of directors involves planning expenses vs. revenue and using these numbers to create a projected financial blueprint for the company. This activity is referred to as
debating
budgeting
asset management
strategic marketing
Which principle of corporate governance protects shareholders' rights and makes sure the business treats all shareholders equitably?
accountability
fairness
independence
transparency
The fundamental legal duty requiring a board member to put the interests of the organization before their personal and professional interests when acting on behalf of the organization in a decision-making capacity is the duty of
care
loyalty
obedience
reliabilty
The fundamental legal duty which requires a board member to bear the legal responsibility of ensuring the organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to the company mission is referred to as the duty of:
care
loyalty
reliability
obedience
