Profit Maximisation and Objectives in Managerial Performance
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What is one potential problem with adopting profit maximisation as an objective?

  • Wealth generation
  • Non-cash based measures
  • Short-termism risk (correct)
  • Earnings per share growth
  • How can managerial performance targets and rewards affect the adoption of profit maximisation as an objective?

  • Strengthen earnings per share growth
  • Support non-cash based measures
  • Promote wealth generation
  • Encourage manipulation of results (correct)
  • What distinction needs to be made in terms of outcomes when considering profit maximisation?

  • Maximising vs. satisficing (correct)
  • Wealth generation vs. profit
  • Short-termism vs. long-termism
  • Profit vs. earnings per share growth
  • Which measure can permit manipulation of results when profit maximisation is the objective?

    <p>Non-cash based measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to remember the difference between profit and wealth generation according to the text?

    <p>To understand the distinction between maximising and satisficing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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