Week: Interactive learning Discussion 6.1 Learning Outcomes: Familiarize with the wide variety of methods available (both quantitative and qualitative) to evaluate innovation projects. Highlight the important role played by managerial assumptions in the accuracy and utility of any measure used. Emphasize the importance of a balanced R&D project portfolio (i.e. advanced R&D, breakthrough, platform, and […]
Will different methods of evaluating a project typically yield the same conclusions about whether to fund its development? Why or why not?
Choosing Innovation Projects What are the advantages and disadvantages of discounted cash flow methods such as NPV and IRR? For what kind of development projects might a real options approach be appropriate? For what kind of projects would it be inappropriate? Why might a firm use both qualitative and quantitative assessments of a project? Identify […]