The separation of ownership from management creates a situation in which: a. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the shareholders b. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the employees c. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the creditors d. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the debtors

The separation of ownership from management creates a situation in which: a. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the shareholders b. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the employees c. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the creditors d. Management may act in its own best interests rather than those of the debtors

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