The Goal of Shareholder Wealth Maximization

question 36

Multiple Choice

The goal of shareholder wealth maximization

• A)is not appropriate for non-U.S.business firms.
• B)means that all business decisions and investments that a firm makes are done for the purpose of making the owners of the firm better off financially.
• C)is a sub-objective the firm should attempt to achieve after the objective of customer satisfaction is met.
• D)is in conflict with the privatization process taking place in third-world countries.

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