Which I think aligns with what I wrote, since I specifically didn't state that they are required to maximise profits for their shareholders, only that they are

Which I think aligns with what I wrote, since I specifically didn't state that they are required to maximise profits for their shareholders, only that they are beholden to said shareholders In reality those shareholders will pretty much always demand that the company maximise their ROI, so in reality I don't think it matters whether they are required to or not If they don't they'll be eaten by a company that does and the outcome will be the same