We also investigate how managers view issues relating to corporate governance and corporate cash holdings of
large US corporations. Our survey evidence indicates that the effectiveness of a firm's corporate governance
structures may affect its cash holdings and spending of cash but not the value of its cash holdings.
Respondents to our survey generally support the notion that firms with stronger corporate governance tend to
hold smaller cash balances. They also believe that growing firms can hold higher levels of cash if their
governance mechanisms can protect investors' interests. Managers generally perceive that firms holding
excess cash and having weak governance structures will have lower profitability and valuation, and will choose
to spend cash quickly on acquisitions and capital expenditures. However, they disagree that firms with excess
cash and weak governance will invest less in R&D. Managers do not believe that weak corporate governance
affects the value of a firm's cash holdings.