What is the primary goal of financial management?

• Maximizing shareholder wealth

• Maximizing sales revenue

• Minimizing costs

• Maximizing employee satisfaction

What does the term 'liquidity' refer to in financial management?

• The ability to meet short-term obligations

• The total value of assets

• The profitability of the company

• The long-term financial stability

What is the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in an organization?

• Overseeing human resources

• Managing production processes

• Supervising marketing activities

• Managing the company's financial strategy and operations

What is the primary objective of shareholder maximization in financial management?

• Maximizing sales revenue

• Maximizing employee satisfaction

• Maximizing shareholder wealth

• Maximizing market share

In the context of financial management, what does the term 'stakeholder' refer to?

• Only the company's executives

• Individuals or groups with an interest in the company's success

• Shareholders exclusively

• Employees at the managerial level

How does maximizing shareholder wealth benefit the overall financial health of a company?

• By focusing solely on short-term gains

• By attracting more customers

• By ensuring the company's long-term survival and growth

• By minimizing risks

Which financial concept reflects the idea that a rational investor prefers more wealth to less and is risk-averse?

• Risk neutrality

• Risk aversion

• Risk tolerance

• Risk appetite

What is the primary function of a commercial bank?

• Issuing currency

• Providing investment advice

• Accepting deposits and making loans

• Regulating financial markets

Which financial institution acts as an intermediary between savers and borrowers by issuing securities and investing in a diversified portfolio of financial assets?

• Commercial bank

• Credit union

• Investment bank

• Mutual fund

What is the primary purpose of a credit union?

• Providing investment banking services

• Offering insurance products

• Serving the financial needs of its members

• Facilitating international trade