Managerial Divergence from the NPV Decision Rule "Accept All Positive

question 29

Multiple Choice

Managerial divergence from the NPV decision rule "accept all positive NPV projects" arises because ______.

• A) managers' objectives can differ from those of shareholders
• B) of the presence of real options
• C) the NPV decision rule is not designed to maximize shareholder wealth
• D) Three of the above
• E) Two of the above

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