Are Activist Investors Targeting the Wrong Companies?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concern about activist investors targeting companies like Amgen?
They focus on short-term profits.
They only target small businesses.
They lack financial expertise.
They aim to break up successful companies.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do activist investors influence public discussions about companies?
By increasing stock prices.
By forcing companies to focus on short-term gains.
By prompting discussions on the future of the business.
By reducing the number of board members.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key argument against focusing solely on short-term shareholder value?
It leads to increased competition.
It reduces employee benefits.
It neglects long-term customer satisfaction.
It results in higher taxes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common issue faced by companies like Sears?
Over-reliance on technology.
Too many product lines.
Excessive government regulation.
Lack of a clear strategy.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which company is cited as an example of successful intervention by activist investors?
Home Depot
American Airlines
Yahoo
McDonald's
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