In examining the question of whether the roles of CEO and chairman should be combined, empirical research on this question suggests
A) that combining these roles is always positively related with firm performance.
B) that separating these roles is always positively related with firm performance.
C) that combining these roles is positively correlated with firm performance when the firm operates in slow-growth and simple competitive environments.
D) that separating these roles is positively correlated with firm performance when the firm operates in slow-growth and simple competitive environments.

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Empirical research suggests that combining the roles of CEO and chairman can be beneficial in slow-growth and simple competitive environments, as it may lead to more streamlined decision-making and clearer strategic direction.

In Examining the Question of Whether the Roles of CEO