Corporate Value Creation: An Operations Framework for Nonfinancial Managers (Wiley Corporate F&A)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118997522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 656 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Must-Have Guide for any Manager" according to J N Horst. Mr. Karlson provides an excellent summary and framework for managers on how to run a successful business. He draws on his vast experience and makes a compelling case for his approach to business and creating value. This is a must-have reference for any manager, full of helpful tools and techniques. There are sufficient details presented to take an in-depth look at each topical area, but the information is nicely summarized by key "Takeways" for each chapter. The Case Studies at the conclusion of each chapter are very helpful and tie together and reinforce . A Must-Read Bonnie B. A must-read on corporate operations, finance and management. Simultaneously clear and insightful, Lawrence Karlson’s Corporate Value Creation artfully achieves what most on this topic have not - easy to read and understand while imparting sophisticated substance. Not an easy task, and excellent reading.Regardless of your level of understanding or experience with the subject matter, you will have "ah ha!" moments as the author deftly guides you, making complex subject matter accessible with his insightful examples.. A Valuable "Operating Investment" for Busines Leaders Ronald Burd An MBA student would be fortunate to have this as text to understand the blending of the analytical and strategic elements of business. An experienced business leader or entrepreneur will find this book to be a sound "Operating Investment" (in Mr. Karlson's words) to create and sustain true wealth and success.
Finally, for the manager who wants to quickly understand what's involved in running a successful business, each chapter begins with the key takeaways from that chapter in a section called "Nuggets".Fundamentally, creating value is as simple as making more money – but therein lies the rub. Effective management of business growth involves a complex interplay of productivity, capital, debt, and margins, and finding the most efficient balance can be challenging. In addition, each chapter includes case studies or exercises so that the reader can practice using the material covered in the chapter.Corporate Value Creation can also be used as a handbook for managers who are looking for information on specific topics that range from developing financial statements to manufacturing management, to internet marketing and much more. The final chapter reviews key concepts and helps the reader tie them all together by using a step-by-step approach to build or modify a business plan that includes a complete set of financial statements. Designed to assist professionals without a strong business or financial education, this book provides a thorough understanding of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of managing a busi
In most cases, individual topics can be reviewed without reading the entire book. Corporate Value Creation provides an operations framework that management can use to optimize the impact decisions have on creating value by growing revenue and profitability. For managers who need a deeper understanding of these forces at work, Corporate Value Creation is a thorough, detailed guide, but it is also valuable for managers who are looking for information on a specific topic or simply want to understand at a high level what's involved in running a successful business. The final chapter reviews key concepts and helps the reader tie them all together using a step-by-step approach to build or modify a business plan. Readers will find detailed informat
Since his retirement, Mr. He has also provided consulting services to a wide range of companies in Europe and the United States. He has broad experience investing in and building the corporate value of companies of all sizes, both public and private, through internal growth and acquisition. LAWRENCE C. KARLSON currently serves on the board of directors of a number of public corporations. Karlson has served on numerous boards and led va