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The agency problem underlies the need for sound corporate governance. In this context, the 'agents' are the company's: A. customers B. directors C. shareholders D. auditors

Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305224414

Author:JENNINGS

Publisher:JENNINGS

Chapter18: Governance And Structure: Forms Of Doing Business

Section18.4: Corporations

Problem 1.2CQ

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