Question

Under what circumstance would agency conflict be most likely to increase? When owners are very close to the business. When owners are separated from the business. When oversight by the board is adequate. When the incentives of a manager align with those of owners.

Answer 1

Answer:

When owners are separated from the business

Explanation:

Agency conflict arises when ownership is separated from management and management have to take decision to maximize wealth of owner instead of themselves.

Hence when owners are separated from the business is the correct answer.