Finance experts contend that the ultimate goal of a firm should be maximization of shareholder wealth. On the other hand, managers tend to pursue different goals. Discuss the concept of shareholder wealth maximization, the goals of management and the reasons for the goal differences.
Finance experts contend that the ultimate goal of a firm should be maximization of shareholder wealth. On the other hand, managers tend to pursue different goals. Discuss the concept of shareholder wealth maximization, the goals of management and the reasons for the goal differences.
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Finance experts contend that the ultimate goal of a firm should be maximization of shareholder wealth. On the other hand, managers tend to pursue different goals. Discuss the concept of shareholder wealth maximization, the goals of management and the reasons for the goal differences.
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