Ten CEOs take home more than $70 million in 2008, with Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman topping the list with more than $700 million in compensation.

Source: CNNMoney.com

Date: 8/14/2009

Keys: Management, HR, government

Link:  http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/14/news/companies/highest_paid_ceos/index.htm?postversion=2009081410

Questions for discussion:

• Compensation for work done is a controversial topic and often receives great public attention when the numbers are extraordinarily large or small. What is your view of the compensation paid to these CEOs?
• Do you believe that there should be ceilings set by government (through taxes) or other regulatory bodies? Explain your thinking.
• Is there anything inherently wrong with anyone receiving high levels of compensation?
•  How would you decide proper compensation for work provided? Explain your thinking.