The focal point of financial management in a firm is: Select one: a. the minimization of the amount of taxes paid by the firm. b. the number and types of products or services provided by the firm. c. the creation of value for shareholders. d. the dollars profits earned by the firm. is a specific risk factor. Select one: a. Inflation risk b. Market risk. on c. Financial risk. 0 d. Interest rate risk. The long-run objective of financial management is to: Select one: O a. maximize return on investment. b. maximize the value of the firm's common stock. c. maximize market share. d. maximize earnings per share