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Evaluating Strategies to Align Owner and Manager Goals
You are a consultant hired by the shareholders of a corporation. The firm's manager, who receives a high, fixed salary, has been observed prioritizing projects that enhance their personal reputation but offer low financial returns, causing the company's value to stagnate. The shareholders are considering two primary strategies to address this issue: (1) redesigning the manager's compensation to include a significant portion of stock options, or (2) strengthening the oversight powers of the board of directors. Critically evaluate both strategies. In your response, discuss the potential effectiveness and the possible limitations or unintended consequences of each approach for aligning the manager's actions with the shareholders' goal of profit maximization.
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