Consider the following statement about real options: Sometimes real options can give managers the flexibility to decide to invest in a project or wait to make a more calculated decision.   True or False: The preceding statement is correct. True   False     Which type of real option allows a project to be expanded if demand turns out to be greater than expected? Expansion option   Flexibility option   Abandonment option   Timing option     Consider the following example: King Snowplows began operations in New York City two years ago. As an independent contractor, the company does the majority of its business working for the city. The company also had offers from surrounding cities in New Jersey and Long Island, but these offers would have required the company to invest in additional snowplows—which have high up-front costs. King Snowplows decided to purchase only the snowplows necessary to handle its contract with New York City. The company will pursue the additional contracts with the cities in New Jersey and Long Island in the future if it thinks that the additional contracts justify investing in more snowplows.   This example describes a real option to    .

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Production Budget

A budget can be defined as a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in the future that can contribute towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. It is used to estimate the revenue and expenses. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.