Capital Budgeting Is Both a Decision Making and Control Tool

question 14

Multiple Choice

Capital budgeting is both a decision making and control tool. Which of the following is an example of capital budgeting as a control tool?

• A) A company uses capital budgeting techniques to evaluate a group of prospective alternative projects.
• B) A large manufacturer sets up a "capital relief" fund to help supplement sustainability projects that would not meet targeted rates of returns without the capital relief fund assistance.
• C) When considering capital expenditures, a company looks at a minimum of six potential (alternative) projects.
• D) A company's capital project is not meeting the level of profitability expected, will not meet the targeted NPV, and is abandoned.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques

Therapeutic practices that aim to change negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with commitment and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility.

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment where undesirable behaviors are reduced by associating them with unpleasant stimuli.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy technique that rewards or punishes individuals for their behaviors, often used in addiction treatment to encourage sobriety.