Probably the least effective means of aligning management goals with shareholder interests is: -the potential for a proxy fight by an unhappy segment of shareholders.-basing all management bonuses on performance goals.-holding management salaries steady while increasing stock option grants.-the threat of a takeover of the firm.-automatically increasing management salaries on an annual basis.

Explanation:

Which one of the following is most apt to align management's priorities with shareholders' interests?-Holding corporate and shareholder meetings at high-end resort-type locations preferred by managers-Compensating managers with shares of stock that must be held for a minimum of three years-Paying a special management bonus on every fifth year of employment-Increasing the number of paid holidays that long-term employees are entitled to receive-Allowing employees heiw

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