Managerial Economics – Maximize

Maximize

In economics, it is often assumed that firm managers want to maximize the firm’s profits and that consumers want to maximize utility.  Why is this unlikely in the real world?  What are some strategies that firms can employ to keep customers engaged?  What are some steps that the owners of the firm, i.e. the shareholders, can undertake to ensure that firm managers are not negligent in their duties?  Defend your answer and cite your sources, ( 1 page)

Course: Managerial economics