Search Results - subject:"PROFIT MAXIMIZATION"

Endogenous longevity and the value-maximizing firm

Becsi, Zsolt - In: Economics Bulletin 5 (2002) 7, pp. 1-7

We develop a simple analytical framework where the longevity of profit-maximizing firms requires costly resources. We show that a firm's longevity and value are positively related to the firm''s pricing power, cash reserves, honesty, and ratio of equity to debt financing.

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An ethical justification of profit maximization

Koch, Carsten - In: Society and Business Review 5 (2010) 3, pp. 270-280

profit seeking and profit maximization, and argue that these have a number of beneficial effects. The methodology and … approach is one of critical argumentation. Findings – Profit maximization as a firm goal has traditionally been meet with … deontological ethical character. When seen from this point of view, profit maximization may be seen as ethical. This requires …

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A Cost-Benefit-Based Analytical Model for Finding the Optimal Offering of Software Services

Latt, Khin Swe; Altmann, Jorn - Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program … - 2010

In this paper, we introduce an analytical model for maximizing social welfare, which can be used for finding the optimal offering of a set of software services. The analytical model also explains the impact of service flexibility on customer¡¯s selection of business services and on the revenue...

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A question of economics

Oakman, B.N. - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 22 (2009) 4, pp. 662-662

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on unconsidered ethical implications of an allegedly strictly commercial decision. Design/methodology/approach – Fictional poem. Findings – Meditation on how we may ignore an ethical issue if profit is enhanced by so doing. Research...

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Stakeholder ownership and maximization

Mygind, Niels - In: Corporate Governance: The international journal of … 9 (2009) 2, pp. 158-174

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to clarify the relationship between stakeholder interests and the ownership of a company, and to specify the distinctions between three types of maximization: shareholder‐, stakeholder‐owner‐ and total stakeholder maximization....

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The Vioxx recall case and comments

Tong, Carl H.; Tong, Lee‐Ing; Tong, James E. - In: Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 19 (2009) 2, pp. 114-118

Purpose – This paper aims to offer a succinct description of the Vioxx recall in 2004 and discuss the fundamental reasons why Merck got into this trouble. Design/methodology/approach – A review of literature has been conducted to provide key facts about the Vioxx disaster and to shed light...

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The primacy of financial objectives : how family businesses make a difference

Kemp, Stefan - 2009 - 1. Aufl.

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Marketing and corporate profitability: the case of Greek firms

Panigyrakis, George; Kapareliotis, Ilias; Ventoura, Zoe - In: Managerial Finance 35 (2009), pp. 909-917

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of marketing and research and development (R&D) strategies to the profitability of Greek companies. Design/methodology/approach -With the use of secondary data the current research uses variables related to advertising and...

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Supply Theory sans Profit Maximization

Dasgupta, Indraneel - In: Contributions to Theoretical Economics 9 (2009) 1, pp. 1571-1571

may be satisfied even if no underlying deterministic supply function is rationalizable in terms of profit maximization … predictive content of the classical theory of competitive firm behavior from its a priori roots in profit maximization, while …

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Marxism, Business Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Shaw, William - In: Journal of Business Ethics 84 (2009) 4, pp. 565-576

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