Governance Issues in Board Proposals

Hard Corporate Governance Board Of Directors

In a recent annual general meeting of a publicly traded corporation, the board chair advocated for a resolution allowing the board of directors to approve future share buybacks without requiring further shareholder voting. During the discussion, concerns were raised regarding shareholder rights and the potential for abuse of power by the board. Some shareholders argued that this could undermine investor confidence and weaken their influence in critical decisions.

Furthermore, the company has recently experienced heightened competition and the stock price has been volatile. The board believes that share buybacks could provide a short-term boost to the stock price while also signaling a lack of profitable investment opportunities.

Which of the following best represents an important governance issue that arises from the board's proposal?

It may lead to a misalignment of interests between shareholders and management.

It restricts the board's ability to reinvest profits for future growth.

It enhances the board's accountability by deploying capital effectively.

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