Andrew Is the President of a Technology Firm That Has

Multiple Choice

Andrew is the president of a technology firm that has recently gone public. What action, if any, should Andrew take to build the confidence of his new shareholders?

A) Andrew needs to focus on the company's earnings because that is what shareholders care about.
B) He should find out whether the majority of his shareholders want long-term steady growth or short-term spikes in the stock price.
C) He should discourage pension funds from investing because they are interested in safety at the expense of growth.
D) He should make the company stock available only to hedge funds so he will have the freedom to take risks as the firm expands.