Importance of Sensitivity Analysis to SMEs in Nigeria
Importance of Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity analysis is the study of how the uncertainty in the output of a mathematical model or system can be divided and allocated to different sources of uncertainty in its inputs. It can also referred to as “what-if” or simulation analysis. It is a way to redirect the outcome of a decision given a certain range of variables. By creating a given set of variables, an analyst can determine how changes in one variable affect the outcome.
Importance of Sensitivity Analysis
- It compels the decision maker to identify the variables which affect the cashflow forecasts.
- It helps investors in understanding the investment project in totality.
- It indicates the critical variables for which additional information may be obtained.
- It equally helps decision maker to consider actions, which may help in strengthening the “weak spots” in the business.
- It helps to expose inappropriate forecasts and thus guides the decision maker to concentrate on relevant variables.