Discussion:
Do you believe that firms really subscribe to the goal of maximizing stockholder wealth? Why or why not? Is this a short or long-term goal?
Discussion: Do you believe that firms really subscribe to the goal of maximizing stockholder wealth? Why...
We address the importance of maximizing shareholders’ wealth. However, it seems like maximizing stock prices does not make sense, because investors focus on short-term results and do not care about long-term consequences. What do you think? Please discuss.
“The goal of maximizing shareholders’ wealth conflicts with other goals, such as product safety or environmental protection." Do you agree with this statement? Think of some specific scenarios to illustrate your arguments and justify your stance.
The primary goal of financial managers is to maximize the wealth of the owners. Do you fully agree or disagree with this statement and why?
Do you believe in smaller government? Why or why not? Does privatization achieve that goal? Provide one an example of privatization in your state (service outsourced or a government asset that was sold). Did it work?
Discussion Question (i) Do you subscribe to the view that sharecropping is an inefficient form of tenancy in agriculture? You may argue for or against this view. (ii) Currently, agriculture performs a supporting role in the developing world—it supports the urban industrial sector. Are you satisfied with this role or do you want to advocate a different role in agriculture?
1 Why maximizing the current value of the company’s share price is the appropriate goal for management? Explain, what do you think was the basis for your conclusion.
Do you agree with these comments? Why or why not? a. The goal of all employees of a business should be to maximize the wealth of the owners because that is the reason that the owners invested in the business – to make money. b. Financial managers should only accept transactions that are expected to increase the firm’s stock price.
Which view of health policymaking do you subscribe to and why? What/who do you think health policy is for and why?
1, Do you believe the mission, vision, and objectives of Apple's goal align? (Why or why not?) 2. What are key forces in the general and industry environments that affect Apple’s choice of strategy? Include Porter’s 5-Forces Analysis. 3. What internal resources and assets does Apple have that may give it a competitive advantage? Include a full value-chain analysis. How does Apple use those assets to craft their strategy? 4. How does Apple manage their diversification, their international, and their entrepreneurial...
The CEO of the company you are interning for states that her number one goal for the year is to maximize the company’s profit. Is that the same thing as maximizing shareholder value? Why or why not? Give an example of something the company could do that would lead to higher profits this year, but would actually harm shareholder value maximization in the long term.