For a Company Wishing to Pursue a Strategy of Increasing

Multiple Choice

For a company wishing to pursue a strategy of increasing shareholder wealth as opposed to profit maximization, which of the following would be the most appropriate action?

A) Increase short-term return over sustained growth
B) Reduce spending on research and development
C) Distribute all after-tax net income as dividends
D) Offer only established products for sale
E) Close a retail location in a declining market