Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/218420 
Year of Publication: 
2009
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[Journal:] South African Journal of Business Management [ISSN:] 2078-5976 [Volume:] 40 [Issue:] 3 [Publisher:] African Online Scientific Information Systems (AOSIS) [Place:] Cape Town [Year:] 2009 [Pages:] 1-20
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African Online Scientific Information Systems (AOSIS), Cape Town
Abstract: 
The purpose of this paper is to examine whether real option valuation techniques can be used by cellular telecommunication operators in South Africa when making capital investment decisions in next-generation service-orientated architectures. Prior studies, in other parts of the world, recommend the use of real option valuation techniques by telecommunication operators when conducting capital budgeting. In this study, both Black-Scholes and Binomial models are used to examine their effectiveness in valuing capital investments within a cellular telecommunication industry in South Africa. Results show that real option valuation techniques are effective in analysing investments in cellular telecommunication industry. Their strengths are mostly demonstrated when determining the value of strategic options that are added to traditional (base-case) net present value. Summary and conclusions are provided.
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