Questions:
Question 1
"Executive Pay" Please respond to the following:
• Some evidence suggests that there is a direct and positive relationship between a firm's size and its top-level managers' compensation. Explain what inducement you think that relationship provides to upper-level executives.
• Recommend what can be done to influence the relationship so that it serves shareholders' interests.
Question 2
"Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2011: Fighting to Prosper in a Highly Competitive Market" Please respond to the following:
• The case study outlines six specific strategies that the firm has chosen to support its strategic direction. Determine which strategy is most likely to benefit the firm. Explain your rationale.
• Briefly outline at least one other strategy the firm could take to support its strategic direction. Illustrate why this new strategy would be successful.