When the Firm Earns Lower-Than-Average Returns,the Highest Priority Is Given

question 137

True/False

When the firm earns lower-than-average returns,the highest priority is given to satisfying the needs of capital market stakeholders over the needs of product market and organizational shareholders.

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Definitions:

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