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Capital investment analysis for managers

Steven S. Byers (Idaho State University, Pocatello, USA)
John C. Groth (Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA)
R. Malcolm Richards (Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA)
Marilyn K. Wiley (Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA)

Management Decision

ISSN: 0025-1747

Article publication date: 1 April 1997

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Abstract

Briefly describes the nature and importance of capital investments and why managers of all functional areas should understand the basics of analysis. Reviews conceptual issues. Develops important perspectives for corporate leaders, managers and analysts. Provides practical guidelines for analysis. Furnishes a useful format for analysis easily adaptable to spreadsheet analysis. Illustrates techniques of analysis using a sample capital project. Interprets the results in a common‐sense manner and in terms of the contribution of the project to shareholder value. Addresses issues at a level appropriate for each professional manager regardless of their area of expertise and functional assignment.

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Byers, S.S., Groth, J.C., Malcolm Richards, R. and Wiley, M.K. (1997), "Capital investment analysis for managers", Management Decision, Vol. 35 No. 3, pp. 250-257. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749710169468

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MCB UP Ltd

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