Identify the issue for which you will conduct the cost-benefit analysis and briefly describe the context for the issue.
For this discussion, identify the issue for which you will conduct the cost-benefit analysis and briefly describe the context for the issue. Then, apply the process from Plowman’s “Writing a Cost-Benefit Analysis” article to identify costs:
Make a list of all monetary costs that will be incurred upon implementation and throughout the life of the project. These include start-up fees, licenses, production materials, payroll expenses, user acceptance processes, training, and travel expenses, among others.
Make a list of all non-monetary costs that are likely to be absorbed. These include time, lost production on other tasks, imperfect processes, potential risks, market saturation or penetration uncertainties, and influences on one’s reputation.
Assign monetary values to the costs identified in steps one and two. To ensure equality across time, monetary values are stated in present value terms. If realistic cost values cannot be readily evaluated, consult with market trends and industry surveys for comparable implementation costs in similar businesses.
Add all anticipated costs together to get a total costs value. (Plowman, 2014)
Posts should be in outline form with at least one APA-formatted reference. The issue for the cost-benefit analysis must be clearly stated. Each of Plowman’s four steps for cost identification and quantification must be addressed in a succinct manner. The information and knowledge you gain in this activity will be used in the next unit.
Reference
Plowman, N. (2014). Writing a cost-benefit analysis. Retrieved from http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management…
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