Capital Allocation Pitfalls and Real Opt

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A risky foreign expansion is evaluated using the firm's overall even though its risk is much higher. Which pitfall is this?

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Using the wrong risk-adjusted discount rate.

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Why can ignoring competitors', customers', or suppliers' reactions lead to bad capital allocation decisions?

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Projected cash flows may be overstated.

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A division proposes a weak project mainly so it can use up this year's approved capital budget. Which pitfall is this?

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Spending just because budget exists.

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A company can shut down and sell equipment if a project performs poorly. What type of real option is this?

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An abandonment option.

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