Evaluate the environmental factors that contribute to corporate management’s need to manage corporate earnings to align with market expectations, indicating the potential long-term risks to financial performance and sustainability. Why are these factors important in evaluating the financial performance of an organization? Please provide one citation or reference for your initial posting that is not your textbook. .

1. Evaluate the environmental factors that contribute to corporate
management’s need to manage corporate earnings to align with
market expectations, indicating the potential long-term risks to
financial performance and sustainability. Why are these factors
important in evaluating the financial performance of an
organization?
Please provide one citation or reference for your initial posting
that is not your textbook.