In the past three decades in America executive compensation or pay has risen dramatically beyond what can be explained by changes in firm size, performance, and industry classification. It is the highest in the world in both absolute terms and relative to median salary in the US. It has been criticized not only as excessive, but also for "rewarding failure"—including massive drops in stock price,[9] and much of the national growth in income inequality.
Maximize compensation for a few at the cost to many. How many peoples lives will be negatively affected vs how many people could have been spared if Intel (and most American companies) executives were not compensated grossly?