ESSENTIAL OF CORP FINANCE W/CONNECT
ESSENTIAL OF CORP FINANCE W/CONNECT
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781259903175
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 1, Problem 6CTCR
Summary Introduction

To think critically about: The person who owns the corporation.

Agency problem arises due to the likelihood of conflicts of interests between the stockholders and the management of a firm. Generally, the financial manager takes decisions according to interests of the majority. However, in larger corporations it is difficult to fulfil the wishes of the stockholders.

Summary Introduction

To think critically about: The process in which owners take control of the management of the firm.

Agency problem arises due to the likelihood of conflicts of interests between the stockholders and the management of a firm. Generally, the financial manager takes decisions according to interests of the majority. However, in larger corporations it is difficult to fulfil the wishes of the stockholders.

Summary Introduction

To think critically about: The type of problem that could arise.

Agency problem arises due to the likelihood of conflicts of interests between the stockholders and the management of a firm. Generally, the financial manager takes decisions according to interests of the majority. However, in larger corporations it is difficult to fulfil the wishes of the stockholders.

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