Regarding the remuneration scheme, following the distinction by Eisenhardt (1989) between behavior-oriented (e g salaries and hierarchical governance) or outcome-oriented (e g commissions and stock options) we can see that in the case of Aracruz the remuneration scheme followed the latter, as managers compensation was based on the performance of share prices during three years. In terms of a general remuneration scheme, correct incentives were given to the executives, with a focus that was not only short-term based.
There are many implications from this case to future risk management issues in non-financial firms. That companies are still dabbling in excessive risk through derivatives is no surprise in itself, but the broadness of losses is staggering and the future managers need to put in place governance structures that do not allow for excessive risk-taking.