Posted: January 3rd, 2016

critically evaluates whether it is possible for a public limited company to satisfy shareholder needs as well as demonstrate corporate social responsibility or should profit maximisation be its only goal?

Prepare a detailed report (approximately 1,500 words) for Tanya and Vicky analysing and evaluating the financial position of LL from a range of existing and potential investor perspectives highlighting any areas for concern and suggesting ways to alleviate these issues.

All calculations should be shown in full, appended to the report and referenced whenever quoted within your report.
A key financial objective of companies is to maximise profits thus creating shareholder wealth; however, increasingly public limited companies have to consider other stakeholders in line with relevant corporate governance codes and a growing focus on corporate social responsibility.

Write an essay (approximately 1,500 words or equivalent excluding appendices), which critically evaluates whether it is possible for a public limited company to satisfy shareholder needs as well as demonstrate corporate social responsibility or should profit maximisation be its only goal?