LP2.2 Assignment: Project Evaluations Directions: Review the data of Case 18 "The Investment Detective." Utilize various methods to determine the ranking of the projects based on the cash flows provided. Be certain to use NPV and IRR calculations in your analysis. Then, complete the same analysis with a higher discount rate using the same evaluation methods. Why do the rankings become more stable and similar between the 2 methods with a higher discount rate? Explain with example from your work. Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP2.2 Assignment: Project Evaluations.” This assignment is worth 51 points and will be graded according to the scoring guide. below.

Pre-work A. 20%- Preparation of a Market analysis and Strategic review of the leading companies for the production of Super Absorbent Polymers (the sector where the Negotiation Simulation Exercise will be based). Super Absorbent Polymer is a chemical product with the capacity to retain a high level of liquids. They are used commonly in disposal hygiene products. Other uses include water-blocking applications in electrical power cables, construction works, food packaging and agricultural soil conditioners. The leading companies of Super Absorbent Polymer market are: Evonik Industries Nippon Shokubai BASF Sumitomo Seika Chemicals SDP Global Yixing Danson Technology Market analysis and strategic review to be prepared including a minimum of 3 companies and to be presented in an individual executive summary in a word format with no more than 5 pages. B. 35% - Preparation of Qatar-Kuwait financial case: Based on the case provided, participants will review