Asked by Charisma Bennett on May 12, 2024

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Which of the following actions have various CEOs not taken in response to widespread public concern about unfair CEO pay?

A) Cutting annual salary to $1
B) Returning incentive pay to employees in the form of company stock
C) Converting cash bonus to performance-linked shares
D) Agreeing to serve on the Sarbanes-Oxley Executive Compensation Board
E) None of these actions were taken by CEOs

Sarbanes-Oxley

U.S. federal law enacted to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures, introduced in response to financial scandals.

CEO Pay

Compensation awarded to the Chief Executive Officer of a company, which can include salary, bonuses, shares, and other benefits.

Performance-Linked Shares

A form of compensation where employees receive shares based on achieving specific performance metrics.

  • Determine the distinct implications of regulations on remuneration for both leadership and staff members.
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carol numenMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
CEOs have not agreed to serve on the Sarbanes-Oxley Executive Compensation Board in response to public concern about unfair CEO pay. However, they have taken actions such as cutting their annual salary to $1, returning incentive pay to employees in the form of company stock, and converting cash bonuses to performance-linked shares.