Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Financial

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a financial strategic objective?

• A) Increase sales growth 6 percent to 8 percent and accelerate core net earnings growth from 13 percent to 15 percent per share in each of the next 5 years. (Procter & Gamble)
• B) Reduce volatile air emissions 15 percent by 2015 from 2010 base year, indexed to net sales. (3M)
• C) Generate Internet-related revenue of $1.5 billion. (AutoNation)
• D) Cut corporate overhead costs by $30 million per year. (Fortune Brands)

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