单选题 A properly qualified board member is of vital importance to proper corporate governance within a firm. Board members who lack the requisite skills, knowledge and expertise to conduct a thorough review of the firm's activities are: A. more likely to consult with outside interests to assist in decision-making. B. more likely to be "unpaid" board members. C. more likely to defer to management when making decisions.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】Board members must be properly qualified, having the knowledge and experience which is required to advise management in light of the firm's specific situations encountered. The other answers are incorrect.