The Payback Period Is Defined as the Amount of Time

question 39

Multiple Choice

The payback period is defined as the amount of time, in years, that it takes

• A)the company to provide a required return on the capital asset.
• B)for an investment to return the original amount of the capital plus the required rate of return.
• C)the company to earn enough profit generated from the capital asset to cover its cost.
• D)for an investment to return the original amount of invested capital.

Recognize the objectives and protections offered by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Identify what constitutes legal direct and indirect discrimination.

Grasp the concept of bona fide occupational requirements and their applications.

Understand the implications of human rights legislation on employment practices including accommodation, measurement, and performance standards.

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