alleryStart learning →In common law jurisdictions, to whom do directors owe fiduciary duties?
AEach shareholder
BThe firm's employees
CThe company itself
DSecured creditors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The company itself
The company is a separate legal person, so directors' duties are owed to it and not to shareholders.
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