The Reason Firms Often Choose Sales Maximization as a Goal

question 165

Multiple Choice

The reason firms often choose sales maximization as a goal is because

• A)that is where profits are maximized.
• B)it is impossible to maximize profits.
• C)firms are managed and owned by different groups of people with different goals.
• D)owners believe setting price/output to maximize profits is unfair to consumers.

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Definitions:

Decrease in Cash

A reduction in the amount of cash held by a company, often reflected in its cash flow statement.

P/E Ratio

A valuation metric for a stock, calculated as the current market price per share divided by its earnings per share.

Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company uses its fixed assets to generate sales, calculated by dividing sales by net fixed assets.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period of time.