Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2016

There are a variety of methods you can use to calculate ROI — net present value , payback, breakeven — and internal rate of return , or IRR. The IRR is the rate at which the project breaks even. If the IRR is higher, it’s a worthwhile investment. Know what your project is worth in today’s dollars.

Rate of Return 8

Rate of Return IRR NPV Net Present Value 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Second, Bedore spoke about how Walmart thinks about its investments in green power: "There is an ROI calculation on all sustainability investments like on all projects, but.we We worship internal rates of return (IRR) to our detriment. EPA's latest list of the top 50 renewable energy buyers. look at where the investment gets us.

ROI 13

ROI IRR Power Payback Period 13

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2017

As a result of capital superabundancy, global quantitative easing and relatively low demand for investments in R&D and capital projects, the after-tax cost of borrowing for many companies is at or near inflation, making the real cost of borrowing close to zero. How can we manage human capital better? Measure it. Monitor it.

Human Capital 15

Human Capital Management Company ROCE 15