Question 1 a) What are the three important financial decision-making areas that a financial manager in a firm is responsible for? Illustrate each of the areas identified using examples from an organisation that you are familiar with. b) What is the goal towards which the above financial decision-making should be directed in a firm? In what ways can the pursuit of such a firm-specific goal come in conflict with the personal goals of the financial manager? Question 2 a) Explain what is a portfolio and discuss how an investor can reduce inves... More