Break-even analysis can be a useful tool in making financial decisions. If a hospital is considering purchasing vs. leasing a new MRI, what factors must be considered? How could break-even analysis be used to ultimately make the decision?

What would you call those types of costs? Which ones are variable? Which ones are fixed? How would we use those costs to create a break even point? How is break even analysis used to make financial decisions? 

Try looking at the chapter. All the "deets" are there.

How could break-even analysis be used to ultimately make the decision? 

Participation in the budgeting process varies from authoritarian to participatory. What are some of the key differences between the two? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Which approach do you see in your workplace?

Is there any part of this that you can explain in your own words? What type of budgeting is used at your workplace?