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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Investment decision
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Solution
Once the business firm has gained access to capital, the finance manager has to take decisions regarding the use of the funds in a systematic manner so that it will bring a maximum return for its owners. For this, the firm has to take into consideration the cost of capital. Once they know the cost of capital, the firm can deploy or use the funds in such a way that returns are more than the cost of capital.
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