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Series
Little Books. Big Profits volume 6
Publication Date
2006
Language
English
Description
There are many ways to make money in today's market, but the one strategy that has truly proven itself over the years is value investing. Now, with The Little Book of Value Investing, Christopher Browne shows you how to use this wealth-building strategy to successfully buy bargain stocks around the world.
Author
Publication Date
1993
Language
English
Description
International expert and consultant David Maister offers a brilliant and accessible guide to every management issue at play in professional firms. Professional firms differ from other business enterprises in two distinct ways: first, they provide highly customized services and thus cannot apply many of the management principles developed for product-based industries. Second, professional services are highly personalized, involving the skills of individuals....
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A history of how corporate innovation has shaped society, from ancient Rome to Silicon Valley Americans have long been skeptical of corporations, and that skepticism has only grown more intense in recent year Meanwhile, corporations continue to amass wealth and power at a dizzying rate, recklessly pursuing profit while leaving society to sort out the costs. In For Profit, law professor William Magnuson argues that the story of the corporation didn't...
Author
Publication Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Inc. magazine calls it one of "the best, clearest guides to the numbers" on the market. Readers agree, saying it's exactly "what I need to know" and calling it a "must-read" for decision makers without expertise in finance.
Since its release in 2006, Financial Intelligence has become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through the numbers-helping them to understand not only what the numbers really mean, but also why they matter.
This...
Author
Publication Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Google amazes us by generating answers before we even finish asking a question. Netflix delights us with spot-on recommendations. These companies use the power of Big Data-the collection and analysis of massive amounts of information. It's one of the hottest concepts in business. But while many companies are embracing Big Data to understand their customers, very few are applying it to their own employees. One of the pioneers in that effort has been...
Author
Series
J-B Carver Board Governance volume 18
Publication Date
2006
Language
English
Description
"This ... companion to Boards That Make a Difference contains the nuts-and-bolts materials needed for implementing Policy Governance. The authors illustrate effective board decision making, show how to craft useful policies, and offer practical advice on such matters as setting the agenda, monitoring CEO performance, defining the board role, and more." Includes "step-by-step instructions and sample policies"--Dust jacket.
Author
Publication Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Perfectly Legal and Free Lunch presents a sobering analysis of the ways everyday people are systematically victimized by corporate interests, revealing small-print tactics in commonplace consumer agreements while sharing recommendations for how to combat consumer-targeting abuses.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1994 it would have taken about seven days to send someone a copy your holiday snaps. Now using a digital camera and email it takes about ten minutes. This fast-moving documentary takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the world of convergence. Technology change: In the early days computers were huge and needed to be kept in air-conditioned rooms. Next they moved to the desktop and the internet was developed. Memory and processing power increased, and...
Author
Publication Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"One of the most respected and revered names on Wall Street, Charles Ellis updates his influential work to reflect the new realities of today's markets Technology, information overload, and increasing market dominance by expert investors and computers are making it harder than ever for active managers to produce results that overcome operating costs and fees. Winning the Loser's Game shows investors how to index to reduce costs, fees, and taxes, and...
Publisher
Society Publishing
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This book covers themes related to financial management, including budgeting, financial analysis, risk management, and financial decision-making. It is essential reading for undergraduate students studying finance, equipping them with foundational knowledge and skills in financial management. Practitioners in finance and accounting enhance their financial management skills, making it a valuable resource for professionals involved in financial decision-making...
17) The capitol game
Author
Publication Date
2010
Language
English
Description
After Jack Wiley rallies corporate giant Capitol Group in an attempt to take over a small company that has developed an armor-reinforcing polymer that could change the course of modern warfare, he and the Capitol Group find themselves embroiled in the greatest scandal ever seen.
Author
Publication Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The math, formulas, and problems associated with corporate finance can be daunting to the uninitiated. This guides introduces you to the practices of determining an operating budget, calculating future cash flow, and analyzing scenarios in a friendly, unintimidating way.