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DECISION-MAKING
AL F. BERBANO
DECISION MAKING
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SHORT-TERM NON- ROUTINE DECISION GUIDELINES
SITUATIONS
1. Make or buy a component part? Where can we save?
D_FC→ segment 3. Drop or continue a division? If the direct segment margin is positive,
continue!
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SHORT-TERM NON- ROUTINE DECISION GUIDELINES
SITUATIONS
4. Sell as is or process further? If there is a profit from further
processing, then - go ahead!
ejeasonal 5. Continue operations or temporary shut- If sales is greater than the shut-down
down? Units sold > shut down point point, better continue operating!
( Fixed shutdown cost )
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SHORT-TERM NON- ROUTINE DECISION GUIDELINES
SITUATIONS
7. Optimization of scarce resources Prioritize the product that gives the
highest CM based on the limited
resource.
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9. Replace or retain an old asset? If the net cash inflows (NCI) is > the net
cash outflows (NCO), replace the asset!
↳ pri
purchase
(Disregard the time value of money and
tax effects)
10. Scrap or rework a defective unit? Choose the alternative that gives the
highest short-term profitability.
Thank you!
Source: Roque/Agamata