Which of the following statement is NOT true about state owned enterprises (SOEs) ?
Correct answer: C. SOEs in South Korea and Sweden generally achieve inferior economic results to those in Ghana
- A. SOEs perform better with competition
- B. Successful performing SOEs in Japan, Singapore and Sweden have greater managerial autonomy and accountability than other SOEs
- C. SOEs in South Korea and Sweden generally achieve inferior economic results to those in Ghana
- D. Financial autonomy is a major factor contributing to SOEs managerial effectiveness
Explanation
The statement about South Korean and Swedish SOEs being inferior to Ghanaian SOEs is false; the successful examples generally perform better because of stronger autonomy and accountability. Competition and financial autonomy usually improve SOE performance.
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