Tab 1 (Company Policy): 'Capital equipment expenditures exceeding $50,000 require CFO approval, unless the equipment has an estimated payback period of less than 12 months, in which case Department Head sign-off suffices.' Tab 2 (Procurement Request): 'A manufacturing unit requests a $75,000 automated sorting robot projected to generate net operational savings of $7,000 per month.' Under company policy, who is authorized to grant final procurement sign-off?

The Department Head, because the projected payback period is approximately 10.7 months (less than 12 months).

The CFO exclusively, because the expenditure exceeds $50,000.

The Department Head, because the projected payback period is approximately 10.7 months (less than 12 months).

The Board of Directors, because automation involves labor displacement.

Neither, because projects over $50,000 must be funded through debt financing.

The CEO, because the purchase exceeds $60,000.

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