Companies put promotion candidates through gatekeeper tests because
a. they are less likely to scare away potentially talented executives
b. they take less time than the old gatecrasher exams
c. they keep unqualified candidates from getting promotions
d. they are a holdover from the 1950’s era business administration

John has served as the chief operating officer (coo) for business graphics, inc., a publicly owned firm, the past 5 years. which of the following statements about john is correct? both john and the ceo of business graphics must certify to the sec that the firm's financial statements are accurate. as the coo, john will be ranked higher than the ceo but still below the cfo. in john's postition as the coo, it is highly unlikely that he would also be the chairperson of the board of directors. as the coo, john would typically be involved with accounting, finance, and asset purchase decisions.