You Are Considering Investing $600,000 in a New Automated Inventory

question 31

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing $600,000 in a new automated inventory system that will provide after-tax cost savings of $50,000 next year.These cost savings are expected to grow at the same rate as sales.If sales are expected to grow at 5% per year and your cost of capital is 10%,then what is the NPV of the automated inventory system?

• A)$400,000
• B)$500,000
• C)-$100,000
• D)$1,000,000

Understand the concept and significance of perception in interpersonal communication.

Distinguish between direct and indirect perception checking strategies.

Explain standpoint theory and its relevance to understanding cultural differences in communication.

Recognize and explain the processes and errors in perception, such as stereotyping and fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum amount of sensory stimulation that can be detected 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

A measure of the smallest increase or decrease in a physical stimulus that is required to produce a difference in sensation that is noticeable 50% of the time.

Psychophysical Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity perceived by the sensory system.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation required to detect a change in sensory inputs, also known as the difference threshold.