Managers Are Often Correct That the Company Would Benefit from Advanced

question 111

Multiple Choice

Managers are often correct that the company would benefit from advanced manufacturing technology.However,the present value of future cash flows analysis usually results in a negative net present value for the investment because of the exclusion of benefits that are difficult to quantify such as

• A)greater flexibility in the production process.
• B)shorter cycle times and lead times.
• C)reduction of non-value-added costs.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys return essential molecules and ions from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, metabolism, and the body’s overall functioning.

Glomerular Filtration

The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids, as part of urine production.

Tubular Secretion

A process in the kidneys where certain substances are actively secreted from blood into the urine, helping to maintain balance of body fluids.