Indicate Whether Each of the Following Statements Is True or False

question 59

Short Answer

Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.
1. The net present value method provides a direct measure of the rate of return to be expected from a capital investment project.
2. Managers who want to know the rate of return to expect from a capital investment project should calculate the net present value.
3. The internal rate of return for a capital investment is the rate that would produce a net present value of zero.
4. For a capital investment project to be acceptable, the internal rate of return should be higher than the hurdle rate.
5. A capital investment project that has a positive net present value may have an internal rate of return that is lower than the hurdle or required rate of return.

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Organizational Environment

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Divisionalized Structure

An organizational structure made up of semi-autonomous units or divisions, each with its own operations, resources, and objectives.

Diverse Environments

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Stable Environments

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