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What takes precedence in the evaluation of most ventures?

  • Social impact
  • Physical efficiency
  • Economic efficiency (correct)
  • Regulatory compliance
  • What is the first step in the six-step decision-making process?

  • Identify possible alternatives
  • Evaluate alternatives against the criteria
  • Develop criteria and a ranking system
  • Define the problem (correct)
  • Which is true about economic decision-making?

  • It does not require ranking criteria.
  • It requires establishing and classifying objectives. (correct)
  • It focuses solely on output levels.
  • It neglects the evaluation of results.
  • What is a key component of the rational model of decision-making?

    <p>Maximizing gains or minimizing losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating alternatives during decision-making, what should be compared?

    <p>Alternatives against established criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'minimum attractive rate of return' (MARR)?

    <p>The lowest acceptable return rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is NOT part of the decision-making process outlined?

    <p>Make a decision that suits the worst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does internal rate of return (IRR) primarily focus on?

    <p>Profitability of an investment over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expected value (EV) approach help to determine in decision making?

    <p>The best decision yielding the highest expected return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected value (EV) of choosing a medium complex based on given probabilities and payoffs?

    <p>11.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alternative would yield the highest expected profit based on the market research?

    <p>Medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a decision under uncertainty characterized?

    <p>Several unknown futures without estimable probabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the application of decision making under risk?

    <p>Probabilities of future outcomes can be estimated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the provided example, what states of nature were considered?

    <p>Low demand and high demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the profit payoff for a large complex under low demand?

    <p>-11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which profit payoff corresponds to a small complex under high demand?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of allocating weights to decision criteria in a selection process?

    <p>To prioritize the importance of different criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial when analyzing alternatives according to the decision criteria?

    <p>The differences between the alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the decision-making process, what should be considered alongside quantitative data when uncertainty exists?

    <p>Common sense and judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it stated that groups can make better quality decisions?

    <p>Groups allow for diverse perspectives and expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weight was assigned to 'Warranty Period' in the decision-making criteria?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered essential when evaluating the effectiveness of a decision?

    <p>Comparing results with initial expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR)' refer to in economic investment decision making?

    <p>The least return an investor is willing to accept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) indicate in the context of investment evaluation?

    <p>The discount rate that makes the net present value of an investment zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

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