Discussion

Discussion 1: "Life Cycle Costing"

Please respond to the following:

• From the first e-Activity, discuss at what point an administrator should decide when the product should be terminated during the life cycle analysis. Justify your response with reasons and an example.

• Discuss two to three actions an administrator should review consistently to alleviate over budgeting for operating and maintenance costs of a capital project.

Discussion 2: "Cost-Benefit Analysis"

Please respond to the following:

• From second e-Activity, assume that you submitted your analysis that recommended Project A to your superior. She, however, negated your analysis and chose Project B. Support your recommendation with at least two reasons for accepting the financial implications of Project A. Discuss at least one advantage and one disadvantage of ex ante analysis and ex post analysis. Justify your answer with examples.

• Discuss at least one advantage and one disadvantage of ex ante analysis and ex post analysis. Justify your answer with examples.