Which of the following best describes the role of corporate governance?

A. Management often is compensated based on the company's profitability.
B. Management decides which accounting principles are the most appropriate.
C. Holding the management team accountable to shareholders and other constituents for the utilization of the entity's resources.
D. Shareholders vote to decide who should be members of the board of directors.


Answer: C

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