One possible capital budgeting decision is the potential acquisition of a patent from a competitor. a. TRUE b. FALSE 17:11 Which of the following is an advantage of a decentralized organization? a. Allows for duplication of activities b. Enables managers to enhance goal incongruence C. Allows only top-level managers to make all decisions d. Provides excellent training for potential top-level executives 17:11 In net present value analysis, the purchase of equipment today results in a cash outflow that is not discounted. a. TRUE b. FALSE 17:39