Wk 1 – Apply: Degree Of Alignment

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Assignment Content

  1. The assessments in this course give you the opportunity to design a project plan. Throughout the 5 weeks, you will choose an organization, create a project, write project metrics, and develop a plan that includes a contingency plan. You may use the course textbook and outside resources for all assessments.

    This week you will choose your organization and learn about its corporate values. Review the 8 organizations listed in the case studies portion of the text. Choose 1 of the organizations to use for all weekly assessments. You will not be able to change your organization, so ensure that you are comfortable with your choice.

    An organization is typically centered on its mission and vision, but it may not always do as its statement says. Using the provided advanced organizer template, complete the following:

    • List the information about the company
    • Analyze the degree of alignment between what the organization is currently doing (actions) and their mission, vision,values, structure, and culture
    • Cite all sources in APA format.

      Submit the Wk 1 Apply: Degree of Alignment advanced organizer.

Pharmacotherapy For Cardiovascular Disorders

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Consider the following case study:

Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:

· Atenolol 12.5 mg daily

· Doxazosin 8 mg daily

· Hydralazine 10 mg qid

· Sertraline 25 mg daily

· Simvastatin 80 mg daily

To prepare:

  • Review      this week’s media presentation on hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well      as Chapters 19 and 20 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text.
  • Select      one one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or      behavior factors.
  • Reflect      on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s      pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
  • Consider      how changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might      impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy.
  • Think      about how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan based on the      pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes. Reflect on whether you would      modify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment      option for the patient.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post an explanation of how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study. Then, describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Finally, explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan.

– This work should have Introduction and conclusion

– This work should have at 3 to 5current references (Year 2012 and up)

– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

Required Readings

**Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Chapter 19, “Hypertension”      (pp. 257-272)
    This chapter examines the relationships between the cardiovascular,      nervous, and renal systems. It then describes diagnostic criteria for      hypertension patients, drugs used to treat hypertension and possible      adverse reactions, monitoring patient response, and patient education.
  • Chapter 20, “Hyperlipidemia”      (pp. 275-286)
    This chapter explores causes of hyperlipidemia, treatments for      hyperlipidemia patients, and methods for monitoring patient response. It      also reviews strategies for risk assessment and patient education.
  • Chapter 21, “Chronic Stable      Angina” (pp. 289-303)
    This chapter begins by exploring factors that contribute to chronic stable      angina, types of drugs used in treatment, and diagnostic criteria for      initiating drug therapy. It also examines methods for monitoring patient      response to treatment and educating patients on self-care.
  • Chapter 22, “Heart Failure”      (pp. 305-322)
    This chapter examines the process of prescribing drugs to treat heart      failure and explores effects of prescribed drugs, proper dosages, and      possible adverse reactions.
  • Chapter 50, “Pharmacotherapy      for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Treatment, Stroke Prevention in      Atrial Fibrillation, and Thromboembolism Prevention with Mechanical Heart      Valves” (pp. 863-886)

This chapter covers drug therapy options for three disorders requiring anticoagulants: venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and ischemic stroke. It also explains the process of initiating and managing drug therapy for patients with these disorders.

**Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/

This website presents a comprehensive review of prescription and over-the-counter drugs including information on common uses and potential side effects. It also provides updates relating to new drugs on the market, support from health professionals, and a drug-drug interactions checker.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Baltimore, MD: Author.

This media presentation outlines hypertension and hyperlipidemia including contributing factors, evaluation, treatment, and implications.

Organızational Behavior

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1. Which of the following will only be executed if the order’s price conditions are met?

An unlimited order

A trade

A limit order

A spread

2. A 5.5 percent corporate coupon bond is callable in four years for a call premium of one year of coupon payments. Assuming a par value of $1,000, what is the price paid to the bondholder if the issuer calls the bond? (Assume annual interest payments.)

$220

$1,055

$1,000

$55

3. Which of the following terms is the chance that the bond issuer will not be able to make timely payments?

Interest rate risk

Liquidity of interest rate risk

Term structure of interest rates

Credit quality risk

4. Which of the following is a true statement?

If interest rates fall, corporate bonds will have decreasing values.

If interest rates fall, U.S. Treasury bonds will have decreasing values.

If interest rates fall, no bonds will enjoy rising values.

If interest rates fall, all bonds will enjoy rising values.

5. At your discount brokerage firm, it costs $9.95 per stock trade. How much money do you need to buy 100 shares of Ralph Lauren (RL), which trades at $85.13?

$8,522.95

$8,503.00

$9,508.00

$8,503.05

6. As residual claimants, which of these investors claim any cash flows to the firm that remain after the firm pays all other claims?

Common stockholders

Preferred stockholders

Creditors

Bondholders

7. You would like to sell 100 shares of Pfizer, Inc. (PFE). The current bid and ask quotes are $27.22 and $27.25, respectively. You place a limit sell-order at $27.24. If the trade executes, how much money do you receive from the buyer?

$5,446.00

$2,724.00

$2,725.00

$2,722.00

8. A fast growing firm recently paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is expected to increase at a 25 percent rate for the next 3 years. Afterwards, a more stable 12 percent growth rate can be assumed. If a 15 percent discount rate is appropriate for this stock, what is its value?

$22.62

$5.00

$36.46

$25.75

9. Consider the following three bond quotes; a Treasury note quoted at 87:25, and a corporate bond quoted at 102.42, and a municipal bond quoted at 101.45. If the Treasury and corporate bonds have a par value of $1,000 and the municipal bond has a par value of $5,000, what is the price of these three bonds in dollars?

$877.81, $1,024.20, $5,072.50, respectively

$872.50, $1,000, $1,000, respectively

$1000, $1,000, $1,000, respectively

$1,000, $1,024.20, $1,001.45, respectively

10. Which of the following terms is a comparison of market yields on securities, assuming all characteristics except maturity are the same?

Credit quality risk

Liquidity of interest rate risk

Term structure of interest rates

Interest rate risk

11. Which of the following is a legal contract that outlines the precise terms between the issuer and the bondholder?

Debenture

Enforcement codes

Prospectus

Indenture

12. Which of the following is a debt security whose payments originate from other loans, such as credit card debt, auto loans, and home equity loans?

Credit quality securities

Junk bonds

Asset-backed securities

Debentures

13.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) includes:

500 firms that are the largest in their respective economic sectors.

all of the stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

30 of the largest (market capitalization) and most active companies in the U.S. economy.

500 firms that are the largest as ranked by Fortune Magazine.

14. On November 26, 2007, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,743.40, which was down 237.44 that day. What was the return (in percent) of the stock market that day?

+1.83 percent

-0.02 percent

+0.02 percent

-1.83 percent

15. Which of these investors earn returns from receiving dividends and from stock price appreciation?

Stockholders

Investment bankers

Bondholders

Managers

16. Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) has earnings per share of $2.09 and a P/E ratio of 11.02. What is the stock price?

$18.97

$5.27

$0.19

$23.03

17. We can estimate a stock’s value by:

using the book value of the total stockholder equity section.

discounting the future dividends and future stock price appreciation.

compounding the past dividends and past stock price appreciation.

using the book value of the total assets divided by the number of shares outstanding.

18. Which of these statements is false?

The bond market is larger than the stock market.

Bonds are always less risky than stocks.

Some bonds offer high potential for rewards and, consequently, higher risk.

Bonds are more important capital sources than stocks for companies and governments.

19. Which of the following determines the dollar amount of interest paid to bondholders?

Market rate

Call premium

Original issue discount

Coupon rate

20. Determine the interest payment for the following three bonds: 5.5 percent coupon corporate bond (paid semi-annually), 6.45 percent coupon Treasury note, and a corporate zero coupon bond maturing in 10 years. (Assume a $1,000 par value.)

$55.00, $64.50, $0, respectively

$5.50, $6.45, $0, respectively

$27.50, $32.25, $100, respectively

$27.50, $32.25, $0, respectively

 

Capstone Project: Milestone 2

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  1. Review the feedback you received from your instructor for Milestone 1, and use it to develop this milestone.
  2. Create a proposal for your Design for Change Capstone Project. Open the recommended assignment specific Milestone 2 Design Proposal Outline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Use this to write your paper. You will include the information from Milestone 1, your practice issue and evidence summary worksheets, as you compose this proposal. Your plan is to convince your management team of a practice problem you have uncovered that is significant enough to change current practice.
  3. The format for this proposal will be a paper following the Publication manual of APA 6 th edition.
  4. The paper is to be four- to six-pages excluding the Title page and Reference page.
  5. As you organize your information and evidence, include the following topics.
    1. Introduction: Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association(2010, p. 63). Introduce the reader to the plan with evidence-based problem identification and solution.
    2. Change Model Overview: Overview of the ACE Star model (the model we have been discussing this session); define the scope of the EBP; identify the stakeholders, and determine the responsibility of the team members.
    3. Evidence: Conduct internal and external searches of evidence; integrate and summarize the evidence summary worksheet from Milestone 1; develop a recommendation for change.
    4. Translation: develop a hypothetical action plan; include measurable outcomes, reporting to stakeholders; identify next steps and disseminate the findings.
    5. Conclusion: Provide a clear and concise summary, inclusive of the problem issue, the five points of the ACE Star change model; and ways to maintain the change plan.
  6. Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source. Scholarly sources are expected, which means using peer-reviewed journals and credible websites.
  7. Tables and Figures may be added as appropriate to the project. They should be embedded within the body of the paper (see your APA manual for how to format and cite). Creating tables and figures offers visual aids to the reader and enhances understanding of your literature review and design for change.

Rubric

NR451_Milestone2_2NR451_Milestone2_2CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionIntroduction to the plan is nursing focused, with evidence-based problem identification and potential solutions clearly identified.)25.0 ptsIntroduction to the plan is nursing focused, and evidence-based. Potential interventions clearly identified.22.0 ptsIntroduction to the plan is missing one of the elements listed in the first column.20.0 ptsIntroduction to the plan is missing two elements listed in the first column.10.0 ptsIntroduction lacks evidence to support need for change and/or potential solution is not evidenced-based.0.0 ptsIntroduction is missing.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChange Model OverviewAn overview of the ACE Star model as a guide for change is given. Scope of the problem is identified. Stakeholders are identified. Team members and their roles and practice area are identified and discussed. State how nurses should use this model as a guide to facilitate change.50.0 ptsOverview of the ACE Star model is given. Scope of problem is identified. Rationale for change is present. Stakeholders are identified. Practice area, team members and role are discussed.44.0 ptsAll elements in the first column are included but discussion of one or more items lacks details.40.0 ptsOverview is missing one of the elements from the first column.19.0 ptsOverview of the ACE Star model is given. Scope of problem is not identified. Rationale for change is not present. Stakeholders are not identified. Practice area, team members and role are not discussed.0.0 ptsChange Model Overview is missing all elements of the first column.50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidenceEvidence is provided thru basic information that indicates a change is needed. For example, there have been 6 urinary tract infections over the last two months and there were none present the last two years at the same time period. What are some of the evidence-based interventions you discovered in your Evidence Summary that do you plan to use?50.0 ptsEvidence summary is thoroughly provided with information of the current problem in the work setting indicating a change is needed. Interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are used in planning for change.44.0 ptsEvidence summary contains all elements in the first column, however, one or more items lacks detail.40.0 ptsEvidence is vaguely provided through information of the current problem in the work setting indicating a change is needed. Some of the interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are used in planning for change.19.0 ptsEvidence is provided through information of the current problem but is not convincing. Interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are not used in planning for change.0.0 ptsEvidence summary is not provided.50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTranslationActivities to achieve the final steps of change are fully described. What is needed to achieve? How do you translate what information you have gathered into practice? Include measurable outcomes. How do you inform staff? What is your plan of action to pilot the plan? What is the timeline?50.0 ptsActivities to achieve final steps of change are fully described. Ways to translate evidence into practice are discussed (outcomes). Methods to inform staff, activities planned for plan of action and timeline are discussed.44.0 ptsActivities to achieve final steps of change are adequately described.40.0 ptsActivities to achieve final steps of change are briefly described.19.0 ptsMinimal description of the activities to achieve final steps of change.0.0 ptsActivities for final change plan are missing. Translation of evidence into practice is missing.50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionClear, solid summary of the key points, ACE Star model and steps of the change plan are included; ways to sustain the change plan are described.25.0 ptsDetailed summary of main points using ACE Star model. Ways to sustain plan are thoroughly described.22.0 ptsSummary of main points/model is brief. Ways to sustain plan are briefly described.20.0 ptsSummary of main points/model is vague. Ways to sustain plan are vaguely described.10.0 ptsSummary of main points/model OR ways to sustain plan are not described.0.0 ptsSummary is missing. There is no plan to sustain change.25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanicsAPA format 6th edition. Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling correct. References, citations correct. Paper formatted in APA format. 0-1 errors25.0 ptsAPA format 6th edition. Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling correct. References, citations correct. Paper formatted in APA format. 0-1 errors22.0 ptsTwo to three errors in elements from the first column.20.0 ptsFour to five errors in elements from the first column.10.0 ptsSix to seven errors in elements from the first column.0.0 ptsMore than seven errors.25.0 pts
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Writing Style: APA

Type of document: Essay

Academic Level:Ph. D.

Category:   Nursing

Language Style: English (U.S.)

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BUSI 600 – Responses To Discussion Posts Required – 10 Hours A+ Needed

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You must reply to at least 2 of your group members’ threads and address at least 1 strength and 1 weakness per reply. Each reply must be 450–600 words, reference at least 2 peer-reviewed sources, and include 1 biblical integration. All group members must participate equally in the group discussion and provide input into the Final Group Answers for each forum.

 

Please find the attached Main Posts of two students for whom the responses are required. you can take the example of the biblical integration.

Please have a look at the Grading Rubic as well.

Week 8 Signature Assignment: Research Paper

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Research Paper

Content

1. Introduction with a thesis statement

2. Provide a brief history of your culture

3. Explain how your chosen culture is represented in the United States

4. Is your culture individualistic or collectivistic? Provide at least one example

5. What are some of the artistic (art, music, architecture, dance) contributions of your culture?

6. What are some values of your culture? Provide at least three examples

7. Discuss your culture’s religion(s)? Include name and basic belief system of at least one of the major faiths

8. What are some of the sex and gender role differences in your culture? Provide at least three examples

9. Discuss what we would need to know to acculturate into your culture (if a past one, what would we need to do for preparing for our time machine to fit in). Provide at least one concrete suggestion

10. Conclusion

Specific Paper Requirements:

Four page minimum: six page maximum (Times New Roman; One inch margins;

Font 12; Double-spaced) Quality of writing: must contain in-text citations in APA format Spelling & Grammar Correct APA format http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Minimal Four credible sources (books, journal articles, magazine/newspaper articles, etc.) (4 points)

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After reading Chapter 1 and reviewing the lecture power point (located in lectures tab),  please answer the following questions.  Each question must have at least 3 paragraphs and you must use at 3 least references included in your post.

Additionally, you are expected to reply  to two other students and include a reference that justifies your post.  Your reply must be at least 3 paragraphs.

Chapter 1

1.  After reading Chapter 1,  do you think Florence Nightingale is relevant in the 21 st century to the nursing profession?  Why or why not?

2.  What do you think would be the response of historical nursing leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Lillian Wald, and Mary Breckenridge if they could see what the profession of nursing looks like today?

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Finance And Business Questions

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Some homework items have been custom created and No Plagiarism everything most be reference. 

Complete the following : E1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P7, P16, P17, P19.

E1: Find the future value one year from now of a $7,000 investment at a 3 percent annual compound interest rate. Also, calculate the future value if the investment is made for two years.

P2: Find the future value of $10,000 invested now after five years if the annual interest rate is 8 percent.

A. What would be the future value if the interest rate is a simple interest rate?

B. What would be the future value if the interest rate is a compound interest rate?

P3: Determine the future values if $5,000 is invested in each of the following situations:

  1. 5      percent for ten years
  2. 7      percent for seven years
  3. 9      percent for four years

P4: You are planning to invest $2,500 today for three years at a nominal interest rate of 9 percent with annual compounding.

  1. What      would be the future value of your investment?
  2. Now      assume that inflation is expected to be 3 percent per year over the same      three-year period. What would be the investment’s future value in terms of      purchasing power?
  3. What      would be the investment’s future value in terms of purchasing power if      inflation occurs at a 9 percent annual rate?

P5: Find the present value of $7,000 to be received one year from now, assuming a 3 percent annual discount interest rate. Also calculate the present value if the $7,000 is received after two years.

P7: Determine the present value if $15,000 is to be received at the end of eight years and the discount rate is 9 percent. How would your answer change if you had to wait six years to receive the $15,000?

P16: Use a financial calculator or computer software program to answer the following questions:

a. What would be the future value of $15,555 invested now if it earns interest at 14.5 percent for seven years?

b. What would be the future value of $19,378 invested now if the money remains deposited for eight years and the annual interest rate is 18 percent?

P17: Use a financial calculator or computer software program to answer the following questions:

  1. What      is the present value of $359,000 that is to be received at the end of 23      years if the discount rate is 11 percent?
  2. How      would your answer change in (a) if the $359,000 is to be received at the      end of 20 years?

P18: Use a financial calculator or computer software program to answer the following questions:

  1. What      would be the future value of $7,455 invested annually for nine years      beginning one year from now if the annual interest rate is 19 percent?
  2. What      would be the present value of a $9,532 annuity for which the first payment      will be made beginning one year from now, payments will last for 27 years,      and the annual interest rate is 13 percent?

P19:  Use a financial calculator or computer software program to answer the following questions.

  1. What      would be the future value of $19,378 invested now if the money remains      deposited for eight years, the annual interest rate is 18 percent, and      interest on the investment is compounded semi-annually?
  2. How would your answer for (a)      change if quarterly compounding were used?

The Buck Store Is Considering A Project That Will Require Additional Inventory Of $216,000

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Question 1
The Buck Store is considering a project that will require additional inventory of $216,000 and
will increase accounts payable by $181,000. Accounts receivable are currently $525,000 and are
expected to increase by 9 percent if this project is accepted. What is the project’s initial cash flow
for net working capital?
$82,250
$12,250
$12,250
$36,250
$44,250
Question 2
Keyser Mining is considering a project that will require the purchase of $980,000 in new
equipment. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 7-year
life of the project. The equipment can be scraped at the end of the project for 5 percent of its
original cost. Annual sales from this project are estimated at $420,000. Net working capital equal
to 20 percent of sales will be required to support the project. All of the net working capital will
be recouped. The required return is 16 percent and the tax rate is 35 percent. What is the amount
of the aftertax salvage value of the equipment?
$17,150
$31,850
$118,80
0
$237,60
0
$343,00
0
Question 3
Jefferson & Sons is evaluating a project that will increase annual sales by $145,000 and annual
cash costs by $94,000. The project will initially require $110,000 in fixed assets that will be
depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 4-year life of the project. The applicable
tax rate is 32 percent. What is the operating cash flow for this project?
$11,22
0
$29,92
0
$43,48
0
$46,48
0
$46,62

0

Question 4
Keyser Petroleum just purchased some equipment at a cost of $67,000. What is the proper
methodology for computing the depreciation expense for year 2 if the equipment is classified as
5-year property for MACRS?
$67,000 × (1 – 0.20) ×
0.32
$67,000/(1 – 0.20 0.32)
$67,000 × (1 + 0.32)
$67,000 × (1 – 0.32)
$67,000 × 0.32
Question 5
A company that utilizes the MACRS system of depreciation:
will have equal depreciation costs each year of an asset’s life.
will have a greater tax shield in year two of a project than it would have if the firm had
opted for straight-line depreciation, given the same depreciation life.
can depreciate the cost of land, if it so desires.
will expense less than the entire cost of an asset.
cannot expense any of the cost of a new asset during the first year of the asset’s life.
Question 6
Day Interiors is considering a project with the following cash flows. What is the IRR of this
project?
6.42
percent
7.03
percent
7.48
percent
8.22
percent
8.56
percent
Question 7
Which one of the following is an example of a sunk cost?
$1,500 of lost sales because an item was out of stock
$1,200 paid to repair a machine last year
$20,000 project that must be forfeited if another project is accepted
$4,500 reduction in current shoe sales if a store commences selling
sandals
$1,800 increase in comic book sales if a store commences selling

puzzles

Question 8
Kelly’s Corner Bakery purchased a lot in Oil City 6 years ago at a cost of $302,000. Today, that
lot has a market value of $340,000. At the time of the purchase, the company spent $15,000 to
level the lot and another $20,000 to install storm drains. The company now wants to build a new
facility on that site. The building cost is estimated at $1.51 million. What amount should be used
as the initial cash flow for this project?
$1,470,00
0
$1,850,00
0
$1,875,00
0
$1,925,00
0
$1,945,00
0
Question 9
The length of time a firm must wait to recoup the money it has invested in a project is called the:
internal return period.
payback period.
profitability period.
discounted cash
period.
valuation period.
Question 10
Tedder Mining has analyzed a proposed expansion project and determined that the internal rate
of return is lower than the firm desires. Which one of the following changes to the project would
be most expected to increase the project’s internal rate of return?
decreasing the required discount rate
increasing the initial investment in fixed assets
condensing the firm’s cash inflows into fewer years without lowering the total amount of
those inflows
eliminating the salvage value
decreasing the amount of the final cash inflow

Question 11
What is the profitability index for an investment with the following cash flows given a 14.5
percent required return?
0.9
4
0.9
8
1.0
2
1.0
6
1.1
1
Question 12
If a firm accepts Project A it will not be feasible to also accept Project B because both projects
would require the simultaneous and exclusive use of the same piece of machinery. These projects
are considered to be:
independent.
interdependent.
mutually exclusive.
economically
scaled.
operationally
distinct.
Question 13
Which one of the following best describes the concept of erosion?
expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered
change in net working capital related to implementing a new project
the cash flows of a new project that come at the expense of a firm’s existing cash
flows
the alternative that is forfeited when a fixed asset is utilized by a project
the differences in a firm’s cash flows with and without a particular project
Question 14
What is the net present value of a project that has an initial cash outflow of $34,900 and the
following cash inflows? The required return is 15.35 percent.
$3,383.25
$2,784.62
–

$2,481.53
$52,311.0
8
$66,416.7
5

Question 15
You are considering the following two mutually exclusive projects. The required rate of return is
14.6 percent for project A and 13.8 percent for project B. Which project should you accept and
why?
project A; because it has the higher required rate of return
project A; because its NPV is about $4,900 more than the NPV of
project B
project B; because it has the largest total cash inflow
project B; because it has the largest cash inflow in year one
project B; because it has the lower required return
Question 16
A project has an initial cost of $6,500. The cash inflows are $900, $2,200, $3,600, and $4,100
over the next four years, respectively. What is the payback period?
1.73
years
2.51
years
2.94
years
3.51
years
3.94
years
Question 17
The internal rate of return is defined as the:
maximum rate of return a firm expects to earn on a project.
rate of return a project will generate if the project in financed solely with internal
funds.
discount rate that equates the net cash inflows of a project to zero.
discount rate which causes the net present value of a project to equal zero.
discount rate that causes the profitability index for a project to equal zero.
Question 18
If a project has a net present value equal to zero, then:
the total of the cash inflows must equal the initial cost of the project.
the project earns a return exactly equal to the discount rate.
a decrease in the project’s initial cost will cause the project to have a negative NPV.
any delay in receiving the projected cash inflows will cause the project to have a
positive NPV.
the project’s PI must be also be equal to zero.

Question 19
Which one of the following is a project cash inflow? Ignore any tax effects.
decrease in accounts payable
increase in inventory
decrease in accounts receivable
depreciation expense based on
MACRS
equipment acquisition
Question 20
Gateway Communications is considering a project with an initial fixed asset cost of $2.46
million which will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 10-year life of the
project. At the end of the project the equipment will be sold for an estimated $300,000. The
project will not directly produce any sales but will reduce operating costs by $725,000 a year.
The tax rate is 35 percent. The project will require $45,000 of inventory which will be recouped
when the project ends. Should this project be implemented if the firm requires a 14 percent rate
of return? Why or why not?
No; The NPV is $172,937.49.
No; The NPV is $87,820.48.
Yes; The NPV is
$251,860.34.
Yes; The NPV is
$387,516.67.
Yes; The NPV is
$466,940.57.