Week #2 Discussion Board Topic What is the Goal of the Firm Chapter 1 introduces you to the role of the fimm. The author's explain that it is to Maximize Shareholder Wealth. You will see throughout this course, that is what we are trying to achieve as financial managers. That being said, the author's do go on to discuss a broader topic of Maximize Stakeholder Welfare. I have posted an article around that topic to give you some additional information Is the idea of maximization of shareholder wealth the most powerful idea in business" (The Economist) or is this "the dumbest idea is the world Jack Welch)