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FP II Unit 2 2.01.2.02

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 55mins

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Class
Date
1.

The policies and procedures used by the board of directors or owner to manage a corporation are known as:

a)

corporate bylaws

b)

corporate welfare

c)

corporate take over

d)

corporate governance

2.

Mechanisms put in place to make sure corporate governance will be effective are referred to as:

a)

rules

b)

transparency

c)

risk mitigation

d)

checks and balances

3.

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:

a)

mediation experts

b)

inquisitive agents

c)

stakeholders.

d)

consultants

4.

What are the four principles of corporate governance?

a)

accountability, fairness, transparency, and profitability

b)

B.

accountability, fairness, profitability, and independence

c)

accountability, fairness, transparency, and independence

d)

accountability, profitability, transparency, and independence

5.

A fundamental challenge faced by many board members is failing to possess a strong understanding of the:

a)

corporate culture

b)

corporate governance

c)

fellow board members

d)

roles and responsibilities

6.

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:

a)

care

b)

loyalty

c)

reliability

d)

obedience

7.

 

Members of a board of directors should refrain from all involvement in any way with a business competitor. This is necessary to avoid:

a)

a law suit

b)

business losses

c)

a conflict of interest

d)

friction within the board

8.

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

a)

debating

b)

budgeting

c)

asset management

d)

strategic marketing

9.

Which principle of corporate governance protects shareholders' rights and makes sure the business treats all shareholders equitably?

a)

accountability

b)

fairness

c)

independence

d)

transparency

10.

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

a)

care

b)

loyalty

c)

obedience

d)

reliabilty

11.

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:

a)

care

b)

loyalty

c)

reliability

d)

obedience