Finance For Strategic Decision Making What Non Financial Managers Need To Know

Author : M. P. Narayanan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787974196
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finance for Strategic Decision-Making written by M. P. Narayanan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finance for Strategic Decision Making demystifies and clarifies for non-financial executives the basics of financial analysis. It shows how they can make important financial decisions that can critically enhance their institution’s ability to respond to competitive challenges, undertake new projects, overcome financial setbacks, and most importantly, create shareholder value. Written by M. P. Narayanan and Vikram K. Nanda—two of the country’s leading authorities on financial strategy—this book offers a practical guide for using financial analysis to enhance strategicdecision making. The book includes a coherent framework that outlines practical and intellectually sound guidance for executives who must make strategic decisions. Finance for Strategic Decision Making Explains the role of finance in corporate strategy Offers guidance on resource allocation decisions Explores how to determine the right balance of debt and equity capital to maximize firm value Demonstrates how to use payout policy as a strategic tool Clarifies if a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is in the best interest of an organization Shows how to manage risk Reveals how to measure value created and the effectiveness of upper level management

Author : George B. Moseley III
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284081109
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Health Care Business Strategy written by George B. Moseley III and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Health Care Business Strategy is the definitive textbook on strategic planning and management for healthcare organizations. It offers all the basic information on strategic planning and management within the unique context of organizations concerned with the delivery and financing of health care. It does this by noting the singular strategic environment in health care, explaining the special procedures and options available to health care organizations, and providing real-life examples in the form of case studies. It includes not only a description of the basic multi-step process of creating and then managing a strategic plan, but also a detailed look at the role played by the key business functions (finance, marketing, human resources, information technology, and law) as well as specific strategic options (merger/acquisition, reorganization, joint venture) and some of the popular tools for analyzing strategic situations (balanced scorecard, Six Sigma, SWOT).

Author : Bryan Milling
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595290302
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Basics of Finance written by Bryan Milling and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basics of Finance provides the tools you can use to understand the principles of financial management in your business. The Basics of Finance can help you: understand your company’s annual report interact with the financial people in your organization understand the viability of projects you are considering use financial analyses to help you better understand your business explain your ideas more convincingly using financial terms The book includes explanations of fundamental accounting principles, basic financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting…All made clear and understandable for managers who may lack a background in business finance and accounting. 31 fundamental principles of financial management clearly and concisely explained Simple case histories illustrate each principle A glossary of key terms help you understand the language of finance Simple straightforward language dispenses with much of the accounting and finance jargon and clarifies the basic tenets of effective financial management “FINANCIAL FACTS,” one or two sentence ideas found throughout the book, provide the conceptual and practical foundation for profitable financial management As you work through a business and management career, it’s essential to know The Basics of Finance.

Author : James R. Morris
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498765068
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning written by James R. Morris and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A properly structured financial model can provide decision makers with a powerful planning tool that helps them identify the consequences of their decisions before they are put into practice. Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning, Second Edition enables professionals and students to learn how to develop and use computer-based models for financial planning. This volume provides critical tools for the financial toolbox, then shows how to use them tools to build successful models.

Author : Phanish Puranam
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107120918
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corporate Strategy written by Phanish Puranam and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise textbook arms students and managers with the tools needed to make good decisions on corporate strategy issues and to perform sound analysis of the corporate strategy decisions of others. A rich companion website with downloadable tools, case materials and current examples from the media is also included.

Author : Edward Fields
Publisher : AMACOM/American Management Association
ISBN 13 : 0814416241
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers written by Edward Fields and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2011 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Filled with crystal-clear examples, the book helps you understand: balance sheets and income/cash flow statements; annual reports; fixed-cost and variable-cost issues; financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting; and much more"--Back cover.

Author : Eli M. Noam
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319720007
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Media and Digital Management written by Eli M. Noam and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a successful manager or entrepreneur in the media and digital sector requires creativity, innovation, and performance. It also requires an understanding of the principles and tools of management. Aimed at the college market, this book is a short, foundational volume on media management. It summarizes the major dimensions of a business school curriculum and applies them to the entire media, media-tech, and digital sector. Its chapters cover—in a jargonless, non-technical way—the major functions of management. First, creating a media product: the financing of projects, and the management of technology, HR, production operations, intellectual assets, and government relations. Second, harvesting the product created: market research, marketing, pricing, and distribution. And third, the control loop: media accounting and strategy planning. In the process, this book becomes an indispensable resource for those aiming for a career in the media and digital field, both in startups and established organizations. This book is designed to help those aiming to join the media and digital sector to become creative managers and managerial creatives. It aims to make them more knowledgeable, less blinded by hype, more effective, and more responsible.

Author : Gene Siciliano
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071413774
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finance for Non-Financial Managers written by Gene Siciliano and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-05-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financial reports speak their own language, and managers without a strong finance background often find themselves bewildered by what is being said. Finance for NonFinancial Managers helps managers become familiar with essential financial information, showing them how to "speak the language of numbers" and implement financial data in their daily business decisions. In addition, it clarifies how and why financial decisions impact business and operational objectives.

Author : Herbert T. Spiro
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471127765
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager written by Herbert T. Spiro and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager, Fourth Edition. If you're a manager, odds are you're playing a larger and more important role in the financial matters of your company. As today's marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, it's essential that all managers have a basic understanding of the tools, objectives, and functions of finance if they are to stay ahead of the competition. Covering the gamut of the "numbers" end of management, Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager helps you develop a sound basis for carrying out strategic financial planning and decision-making responsibilities. This comprehensive reference has served as an indispensable guide for executives, managers, and small business owners for almost two decades. Now in its fourth edition, this classic has been updated to reflect the latest federal tax and regulatory legislation, and it is filled with new charts, tables, and examples suitable for the needs of today's manager. From basic economic concepts to accounting conventions, the broad range of topics examined in Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager include: cash flow management, banking relationships, security markets, credit policies, and capital acquisition. You'll also find practical guidelines for such important skills as how to: * Interpret balance sheets. * Design budgets and P & Ls. * Apply break-even analyses. * Decipher financial statements. Now more than ever, being a manager in the competitive marketplace requires a solid understanding of key aspects of finance. This revised and expanded edition of Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager shows you how to get a handle on the basic concepts and principles you need to run and maintain a successful business.

Author : Stankovi?, Jelena
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522509607
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tools and Techniques for Economic Decision Analysis written by Stankovi?, Jelena and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of any business relies heavily on the evaluation and improvement on current strategies and processes. Such progress can be facilitated by implementing more effective decision-making systems. Tools and Techniques for Economic Decision Analysis provides a thorough overview of decision models and methodologies in the context of business economics. Highlighting a variety of relevant issues on finance, economic policy, and firms and networks, this book is an ideal reference source for managers, professionals, students, and academics interested in emerging developments for decision analysis.