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What Is A Cost-benefit Analysis (CBA) by SOWPROFESSIONAL(f): 2:17pm On Jan 16, 2020 |
A cost-benefit analysis is a tool used by Management of businesses, to analyze decisions. The business or analyst sums the benefits of a situation or action and then subtracts the costs associated with taking that action. Some Consultants or Analysts also build models to assign a Naira value on intangible items, such as the benefits and costs associated with living in a certain town. Understanding Cost-Benefit Analysis Before building a new plant or taking on a new project, prudent managers conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate all the potential costs and revenues that a company might generate from the project. The outcome of the analysis will determine whether the project is financially feasible or if the company should pursue another project. In many models, a cost-benefit analysis will also factor the opportunity cost into the decision-making process. Opportunity costs are alternative benefits that could have been realized when choosing one alternative over another. In other words, the opportunity cost is the forgone or missed opportunity as a result of a choice or decision. Factoring in opportunity costs allows project managers to weigh the benefits from alternative courses of action and not merely the current path or choice being considered in the cost-benefit analysis. By considering all options and the potential missed opportunities, the cost-benefit analysis is more thorough and allows for better decision-making. Benefits and Usefulness of Cost Benefits Analysis to Business 1 Revenue and sales increases from increased production or new product. 2 Intangible benefits, such as improved employee safety and morale, as well as customer satisfaction due to enhanced product offerings or faster delivery. 3 Competitive advantage or market share gained as a result of the decision......https://www.sowprofessional.com/what-is-a-cost-benefit-analysis-cba/
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