Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Divisional

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the divisional cost of capital approach may cause problems if new projects are assigned to the wrong division?

• A) Managers in different divisions may use different methods to calculate the WACC.
• B) The expected return of the new project may be incorrect.
• C) If projects are assigned to the wrong division, the risk of that division may be significantly different than the risk of the project, implying that the project will be evaluated with a divisional cost of capital that is much different from what a project-specific cost of capital would be.
• D) None of these choices are correct.

Apply knowledge of tax rates to calculate tax liability.

Evaluate the effects of tax policies on economic behavior and fairness.

Understand the historical context and arguments concerning tax policy debates.

Analyze the equity and efficiency implications of various tax proposals.

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