Corporate Finance (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
Corporate Finance (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861759
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Jeffrey Jaffe, Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 4CQ
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To critically think about: Whether the goal of maximizing the firm’s stock value conflict with other goals, like avoiding illegal or unethical behavior.

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The financial managers make decision for the sake of the shareholders, which must be in the legal and ethical environments. If the shareholders want to buy the shares, then it is beneficial and a good decision, which increases the value of the stock. However, poor or unethical decisions will reduce the value of the stocks.

Summary Introduction

To critically think about: Whether the environment, employee and customer safety, and the general good of the society fit in this framework or they are ignored. Illustrate with a specific scenario.

Introduction:

The financial managers make decision for the sake of the shareholders, which must be in the legal and ethical environments. If the shareholders want to buy the shares, then it is beneficial and a good decision, which increases the value of the stock. However, poor or unethical decisions will reduce the value of the stocks.

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