determine which firm is performing better in terms of short-term financial management. General Motors Company (G.M.) Year Current 2023 2022 2021 Debt Equity Ratio 1.89 1.89 1.69 1.83 Quick Ratio 0.83 0.83 0.86 0.84 Current Ratio 1.08 1.08 1.10 1.10 Return on Assets 3.70% 3.70% 3.50% 4.10% Return on Equity 14.30% 14.30% 13.80% 18.40% Ford Motor Company Year Current 2023 2022 2021 Debt Equity Ratio 3.49 3.49 3.21 2.85 Quick Ratio 1.01 1.01 1.02 1.03 Current Ratio 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 Return on Assets 1.60% 1.60% -0.80% 7.00% Return on Equity 10.00% 10.00% -4.50% 46.70%