Which statement best describes a director’s fiduciary duty to a company?

Correct answer: A. The director must act honestly in the company’s interests

  • A. The director must act honestly in the company’s interests
  • B. The director may use company property for private benefit
  • C. The director must guarantee every company debt personally
  • D. The director may ignore the company’s constitution when convenient

Explanation

A fiduciary duty requires a director to act in good faith for the benefit of the company and to avoid improper personal advantage. It does not normally make the director personally liable for every company debt.

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