The Management Preoccupation with Using Advanced Financial Techniques to Drive

question 82

Short Answer

The management preoccupation with using advanced financial techniques to drive up shareholder value often at the expense of long-term investment in capital is known as _______________________________.

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Definitions:

Proximate Explanations

Explanations in biology that address the immediate cause or mechanism of a behavior or trait, as opposed to its evolutionary or historical origin.

Ultimate Explanations

Explanations interested in understanding the evolutionary reasons or adaptive significance behind behaviors or traits.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or characteristic improves an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in its environment.

Comparative Approach

A methodological strategy in research that involves comparing different species, groups, or systems to understand evolutionary relationships, functions, or adaptations.