To Avoid Rejecting Projects That Actually Should Be Accepted

question 135

Multiple Choice

To avoid rejecting projects that actually should be accepted,
1. intangible benefits should be ignored.
2. conservative estimates of the intangible benefits' value should be incorporated into the NPV calculation.
3. calculate net present value ignoring intangible benefits and then, if the NPV is negative, estimate whether the intangible benefits are worth at least the amount of the negative NPV.

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) both 2 and 3 are correct.

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Definitions:

Resistance

The state that occurs when an influence attempt by a leader is unsuccessful: The target is opposed to carrying out the request and finds ways to either not comply or do a poor job.

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Light-hearted teasing or joking among individuals in a friendly and well-intentioned manner.

Straightforward Statement

A clear and uncomplicated expression or declaration, without ambiguity or complexity.

Debasement

Demeaning or insulting oneself to control the behavior of another person.