Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the Reading Passage?

In boxes on your answer sheet, write

YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer

NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer

NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

1 Close scrutiny of the behaviour of boards has increased since the economic downturn.

AYES

BNO

CNOT GIVEN

2 Banks have been mismanaged to a greater extent than other businesses.

AYES

BNO

CNOT GIVEN

3 Board meetings normally continue for as long as necessary to debate matters in full.

AYES

BNO

CNOT GIVEN

4 Using a committee structure would ensure that board members are fully informed about significant issues.

AYES

BNO

CNOT GIVEN

UK companies need more effective boards of directors