An Exclusive Focus on Short-Term Performance

question 41

Multiple Choice

An exclusive focus on short-term performance

• A) is the best guarantee of a company's long-term performance.
• B) has helped to create a high-pressure environment conducive to fraud.
• C) encourages long-term research and development.
• D) hurts stock prices.

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