1. What are the advantages of using discounted cash flow methods of capital investment evaluation?
2. Why do organizations raise funds from a combination of sources?
3. What is the primary consideration in choosing a financing method?
4. It has been argued that leasing is almost always more expensive than borrowing and owning. Do you think this is true? Why or why not? Under what circumstances is leasing likely to be more desirable than direct ownership?
5. What do you think is the most important factor affecting the cost of alternative debt financing for a health care organization and or your organization? Why?