How Best to Express the Fundamental Objectives of the Firm

question 27

Multiple Choice

How best to express the fundamental objectives of the firm in terms of multiple stakeholders' interests is:

• A)Not a real issue because profit maximization is the only fundamental objective
• B)A real issue but the State's regulation role clarifies what is expected.
• C)A real issue with much debate; however, profit maximization remains the primary objective
• D)A real issue to be discussed and decided by politicians and which is beyond the scope of strategic management

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Definitions:

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