Ch04 Investigating the Social Aspects of ESG

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What is the ESG investor's view on employee engagement?

It is unnecessary for organization success.

It is detrimental to shareholder profits.

It has no impact on corporate culture.

It is crucial for attracting and retaining talent. (correct)

What is a focus of some investment funds when targeting firms promoting human capital?

Reducing employee autonomy.

Neglecting job purpose.

Promoting fairness and work environment. (correct)

Minimizing personal development opportunities.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted employee engagement?

It has caused a decline in skilled talent attraction.

It has led to a decrease in employee engagement due to remote work.

It has provided firms with an opportunity to strengthen their commitment to employee engagement. (correct)

It has made employee engagement irrelevant in the workplace.

Why may creating a positive corporate culture be difficult in sectors facing in-work poverty?

Because employees are struggling to get by. Signup and view all the answers

Why is engaging with a more disparate workforce considered challenging in the 'new normal' environment?

Because it presents different challenges compared to traditional workplace settings. Signup and view all the answers

How can promoting diversity in a company benefit organizational effectiveness?

It promotes an inclusive company culture Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to be one potential advantage of boardroom diversity?

It improves decision-making at the board level Signup and view all the answers

Why do investors most likely emphasize the value of boardroom diversity?

To reduce company-specific risk in the long term Signup and view all the answers

How does integrating diversity into a company affect the cost of capital?

Reduces it as it adjusts discount rates for factors not fully priced into the market Signup and view all the answers

What contributes toward the best-performing companies?

Engaged employees and a positive corporate culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of employee engagement on company performance?

Enhanced corporate culture and improved company performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern raised regarding the typical "shareholder value" model?

It focuses too much on short-term profits and dividends at the expense of long-term reinvestment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason given in the text for including employee representation on a company's supervisory board?

To improve decision-making by incorporating different perspectives and fostering trust and co-ownership. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential benefits of employee engagement and satisfaction?

Improved productivity and better results for the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the connection between employee representation and corporate governance?

Employee representation is a way to promote longer-term horizons and address worker risks. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of employee representation on corporate boards?

Higher short-term profits and shareholder returns. Signup and view all the answers

Ch04 Investigating the Social Aspects of ESG

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