Social responsibility and diversity efforts

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Question 1.

Access the Web site of the SEC. The mission of the SEC is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. The SEC strives to promote a market environment that is worthy of the public's trust. Next, on the SEC homepage click on Go to EDGAR or click on EDGAR. Next, use the company search box and search Amazon. Review the Definitive 14A proxy statement of Amazon.com Inc., filed April 10, 2014.

a. As of March 31, 2014, how many common shares were outstanding that were entitled to vote at the annual meeting?

b. What methods of shareholder voting are authorized?

c. Review the annual meeting proxy card. Review shareholder proposal number 4. What does this proposal relate to and did the board of directors recommend a vote "for" or "against" it?

Question 2.

Access the Web site of the SEC. Next, on the SEC homepage click on Go to EDGAR or click on EDGAR. Next, use the company search box and search Twitter, Inc.. Locate the Definitive 14A proxy statement for Twitter, Inc., filed on April 9, 2014.

a. How many meetings did the board of directors hold?

b. Is the board staggered or elected annually?

c. How many directors are "independent," within the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange?

Question 3.

Locate the Web site for The Walt Disney Company. Select "Investor Relations" and then "Corporate Governance Guidelines."

a. What is the size of the board of directors?

b. How often does the company report on its social responsibility and diversity efforts?

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