Recently, stock options have been strongly criticized in the press following controversies at several companies. What has this criticism focused on?
A) the comparative low executive base pay
B) the amount of the options granted and exercised
C) the fact that mainly males are CEOs and that they get these options
D) the stock prices in competitive firms

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The criticism has focused on the amount of the options granted and exercised, as these have been seen as excessively rewarding executives, often without a clear link to company performance.

Recently, Stock Options Have Been Strongly Criticized in the Press