Asked by
Mackenzie Harvey
on Nov 22, 2024Verified
Short-termism in a company can be avoided:
A) if the company focuses on shareholders, not stakeholders.
B) by promoting an understanding that sustainable activities might be good for profits.
C) by asking the board of directors to focus on immediate pay-offs on investments.
D) if the company seeks investments solely from analysts on Wall Street.
Short-termism
A tendency to prioritize immediate gains over long-term objectives and benefits.
Sustainable Activities
Actions and practices that do not deplete resources or harm natural cycles, ensuring long-term environmental balance.
Shareholders
Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, making them partial owners of the company with rights to dividends and voting in corporate matters.
- Understand how to avoid short-termism within a company for sustainable growth.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how to avoid short-termism within a company for sustainable growth.