No, if the value of a share goes below what a shareholder paid for it, the shareholder makes a loss. They would only make money if the value of the share increases above what they paid for it, allowing them to sell it at a profit. A decrease in share value results in a loss for the shareholder.

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Is it good for the society, as a whole, for management of corporate resources to be focused on maximizing shareholder value? Or are there

The policy to maximize shareholder value implies that the shareholder should be consider first, and the primary reason to increase profits. Sadly, this is also a reason for increase in unemployment rates and cutbacks.

Shareholder value directly relates to increasing the value of the company through earnings, brand improvement and distributions of profits.

To create or increase shareholder value a company needs to increase the direct and intrinsic worth of the company. Ultimately, with the idea to create a return on an shareholder's investment in the company/corporation.