A Disadvantage of Using the Payback Period to Compare Investment

question 147

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of using the payback period to compare investment alternatives is that:

• A) It ignores cash flows beyond the payback period.
• B) It includes the time value of money.
• C) It cannot be used when cash flows are not uniform.
• D) It cannot be used if a company records depreciation.
• E) It cannot be used to compare investments with different initial investments.

Recognize the importance of customization and invention in global product strategies.

Understand the concept of economic infrastructure and its impact on global market entry.

Be able to identify and describe the essential factors in performing a cross-cultural analysis.

Differentiate between various market entry strategies, such as joint ventures and direct investment, and their pros and cons.

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