2. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS(CBA)
CBA is introduced by French Engineer, “Jules Dupit”, in
1930s.
It is a systematic process for calculating, comparing &
analyzing the benefits and costs / strengths and weaknesses of
a project, decision, program, activities or government policy
to know whether they are good or bad before taking action .
A process by which you weigh expected costs against
expected benefits to determine the best (or most profitable)
course of action .
3. Process of CBA
1. Define Project
2. Identify & Costs & Benefits
3. Provide Monetary value to the Costs & Benefits
4. Compare Costs & benefits
5. Taking Decision
4. Objectives
1. To determine sound investment decision
2. Deciding whether to hire new employees.
3. Evaluating a new project or change initiative.
4. To know the strength and weaknesses/
advantages and disadvantages
5. To save time & minimize the cost
6. To choose best course of action from alternatives