Which of the Following Statements Concerning Profitability and Profit Growth

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning profitability and profit growth is NOT true?

• A) Attaining future profit growth may require investments that reduce the current rate of profitability.
• B) Managers must find the right balance between profitability and profit growth.
• C) Too much emphasis on current profitability at the expense of profit growth can make an enterprise less attractive to shareholders.
• D) Satisfying the claims of other key stakeholder groups happens at the risk of decreased profitability and profit growth.
• E) Too much emphasis on profit growth can reduce profitability and make an enterprise less attractive to shareholders.

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