Using the AREA framework, comment on the following statement by Lou Dobbs, a financial news television journalist and anchor: "We have to understand...

Using the AREA framework, comment on the following statement by Lou Dobbs, a financial news television journalist and anchor:

“We have to understand the impact of stock options […] Stock options made a number of [CEOs] fabulously rich. […] Yet, [the US economy] ha[s] 36 years of consecutive trade deficits.”

Required:

Provide your opinion on whether stock options should be issued as part of executive remuneration packages. In your answer, identify the rationale for the issue of executive stock options, their problems and potential benefits.

ANALYSE (30 – 50 words)

1.Identify the issue and why it matters. Determine what you need to find out.

RESEARCH & EVALUATE (300 words)                                                                                  

2.Discuss relevant facts and evidence, or issues.

ANSWER (50 – 100 words)

3.Provide your opinion based on your discussion of relevant facts, evidence, or issues.