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The ENPV model based on option theory in IT investments

  • Xiao Lin Sun*
  • , Tie Nan Wang
  • , Ye Zhuang Tian
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Businesses are increasingly relying on information technology (IT) to conduct core business processes. Investments in IT project and IT capabilities enable enterprises to develop competitive advantage. Following the approach to irreversible investments the opportunity of adopting a new uncertain technology can be viewed as representing a real option to the firm. This paper discusses the implications and characteristics of IT investments, then analyzes that the real option is appropriate for evaluating uncertain IT investments. Then we develop a framework which views IT investment opportunities as real options that evaluating the investment value and continually being exercised to achieve both short and long term returns on investment. It is also discussed that the expanded NPV (ENPV) model including the traditional NPV of expected cash flow and the option value of operating and strategic flexibility is an alternative approach that is easier to implement for IT investments in the real world.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICMIT 2006 Proceedings - 2006 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology
Pages518-521
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT 2006 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 21 Jun 200623 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameICMIT 2006 Proceedings - 2006 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology
Volume1

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT 2006
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period21/06/0623/06/06

Keywords

  • ENPV
  • IT investments
  • Real options

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