Case: Real Options in Defense R and D

Abstract

This case uses investments in Defense R and D to help students understand the importance of real options in capital budgeting. Real options allow decision makers to incorporate managerial flexibility into investments projects by providing them with choices under uncertain and risky conditions. This case is intended for courses in managerial finance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 2016
Accession Number
AD1060158

Entities

People

  • Amilcar A. Menichini
  • Mehmet Celiktas

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Budgets
  • Business Administration
  • Capital Investments
  • Contracts
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Digital Media
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Flight Crews
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Investments
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Capabilities
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Operations Research
  • Public Policy
  • Resilience
  • Security
  • Standards
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.