Answer:
.Requires estimation of future cash-flows and the appropriate discount rate
.Does not take into account qualitative factors
.Difficult to apply when comparing projects with differing lifespans
Explanation:
The net present value is the sum of the present values of all expected cash-flows less the initial outlay. Limitations of this method are that one has to estimate future cash-flows and the company's cost of capital to use when discounting these cash-flows. In this case, as part of net present value analysis, the analyst would have to estimate the cash-flows and the applicable discount rate for each scenario, i.e if the company stays in South Korea or returns to the United States. Making a decision based on these projections may lead to a sub-optimal decision if incorrect information is used. The method also does not take into account other qualitative factors which may not necessarily be reflected in the expected cash-flows e.g the possibility of losing key employees if the company relocates. It is also difficult to apply when comparing projects with differing lifespans.
