The main job of a Board of Directors or company owner is to see to it that the ? fulfills his or her contract.

• A. General Manager ( GM )
• B. Employee
• C. Customer
• D. Supplier

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is governance and accountability of top management. The board of directors or company owners hire and oversee the General Manager (or CEO) who signs a contract with the company outlining duties and performance targets. The board’s role is to ensure that the General Manager fulfills that contract by effectively running the company, meeting goals, and acting in the shareholders’ or owners’ interests. This is why the General Manager is the best fit—the contract is between the company and the top manager, and the board is responsible for making sure that manager delivers on it. Employees, customers, and suppliers each have their own contracts or relationships with the company, but the board’s oversight focus is on the top executive’s performance and accountability.