Essentials of Corporate Performance Measurement [Paperback]

George T. Friedlob (Author), Lydia L. F. Schleifer (Author), Franklin J. Plewa Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0471203750 | ISBN-13: 978-0471203759 | Edition: 1

Shows how managers can structure their activities and investment base to obtain the highest possible ROI.
* Examines essential concepts of ROI, including the advantages of using certain techniques and the limitations associated with them.
* Shows how to calculate and use EVA, MVA and other residual measures.
* Suggests procedures to evaluate ROIT and other high-tech investment options.
* Written in a user-friendly style with many real-world examples and best practices.

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From the Back Cover

ESSENTIALS OF CORPORATE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in corporate performance measurement.

"Surprisingly, many important decisions (capex, operational performance evaluations, etc.) in the 'real world' are based on whims, not facts. Essentials of Corporate Performance Measurement is an excellent review of measurements to help establish key corporate benchmarks and improve management decision-making."
-Terry D. Knause, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

"Friedlob's previous books covered their intended subject areas well and often include information not readily available from other business sources. This current book offers an interesting approach to measuring return on technology investment."
-Chris Dungan, JD, PhD, contributor to The Accountant's Business Manual (AICPA)

The Wiley Essentials Series-because the business world is always changing...and so should you.

About the Author

GEORGE T. FRIEDLOB, PhD, CPA, CMA, is Professor of Accountancy at the Clemson University School of Accounting and Legal Studies. He is a respected author and lecturer.
LYDIA L. F. SCHLEIFER, PhD, is Associate Professor of Accounting at Clemson University and the author of numerous articles.
FRANKLIN J. PLEWA Jr. is Professor of Accounting at Idaho State University. The recipient of honors and awards for both teaching and research, he is the author of many books and articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471203750
• ISBN-13: 978-0471203759
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book provides excellent discussion of measures and ROI, May 3, 2002

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Michelle Haven (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This is the second Essentials book I purchased in the series and I can't rave enough about them. In my management position in one of the top financial industries, I need to understand what is going on but I don't need the technical details so many other books get into. These book provide great coverage on important topics -- they really help be to understand. I heard about and had a slight grasp on the use of ROI and other measures from my work, but I didn't really understand it until I read this book. A must have for any professional--I'm recommending it to my colleagues too!

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, September 12, 2011

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The book is in good form although its content fell short of what I expected. The packaging was equally good.