Project Appraisal Techniques and Investment Decisions Report

This report, prepared as a project management assignment, evaluates project appraisal techniques for investment decision-making. It begins with an executive summary and table of contents, followed by an introduction to the importance of project valuation. The report explores both qualitative and quantitative appraisal methods, including strategic alignment, time to market, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and payback period. A case study involving AJP Industries and two project proposals (ZIP and SEAL) is analyzed, with detailed calculations and rankings for each method. The report concludes with recommendations, suggesting the more favorable investment option based on the analysis, along with a list of references and bibliography.