STRATEGIC METHODOLOGIES OF INVESTMENT APPRAISAL OF AMT PROJECTS: A REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Engineering Economist
- Vol. 41 (4), 345-363
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00137919608967500
Abstract
Although the potentials offered by new technology for dealing with the strategic challenges facing manufactures today are considerable, the strategic elements of an investment decision appear to be causing problems. This paper examines the more well known strategic models. The apparent conflict between accountants and engineers over the appraisal of capital projects is also highlighted.Keywords
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