Executive Pay Has Drawn Public Scrutiny in Recent Years

Executive pay has drawn public scrutiny in recent years. Which statement best explains the reason?

A) Top executives' pay is much higher than average workers' pay.
B) Most of the top executives' pay is in the form of a salary.
C) Top executives come under the category of exempt employees.
D) Top executives are paid in the form of commissions.
E) Executives are denied short-term or long-term incentives with their pay.