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CEO为什么总被骂?
Hu Xiu·2025-05-30 05:54

Core Viewpoint - The criticism faced by CEOs is seen as a necessary cost or "tax" that they must bear due to their access to information and power, which serves as a form of internal and external oversight to ensure they act in the best interests of the company and society [4][10][29] Group 1: Information Tax - Information asymmetry exists where CEOs possess more knowledge about the company's true financial status and internal dealings than regular employees [3][5] - Criticism and anonymous reports serve as a form of internal warning, prompting higher management to investigate potential issues [6] - Social media backlash creates external pressure on CEOs to explain and rectify their actions, impacting company reputation and stock prices [7][8] - The awareness of being monitored by employees and the public encourages CEOs to make more cautious decisions [9][10] Group 2: Position Tax - The principal-agent theory highlights the misalignment of goals between shareholders (principals) and CEOs (agents), leading to agency costs [12][14] - Agency costs arise from the need for monitoring and the potential for decisions that benefit the CEO at the expense of the company [15][16] - A notable example is the Luckin Coffee scandal, where management's pursuit of short-term gains led to significant long-term losses for investors [17][18] Group 3: Social Tax - High-profile executives can create negative externalities through inappropriate actions, which harm not only their companies but also broader societal welfare [21][24] - The concept of "social tax" implies that society bears the consequences of executives' misconduct, leading to resource waste and trust erosion [24][29] - Criticism serves as a reminder for CEOs to communicate responsibly and avoid actions that could provoke public outrage [25][28]