Question 1: Financial managers must prioritize meeting the demands of shareholders by maximizing earnings per share, disregarding the interests of any other stakeholders. Discuss

Question 2:

A lot of decisions in financial management are made within a context of divergent stakeholder perspectives. Please identify the stakeholders and list some of the financial management concerns implicated in the ensuing scenarios.

(a) A private company converting into a public company.

(b) A highly geared company attempting to restructure its capital finance.

(c) A large conglomerate 'spinning off' its numerous diversions by selling them, or setting them up as separate companies.

(d) Japanese car-markers, such as Nissan and Honda, building new car plants in other countries.