Finance for Strategic Decision-Making
Author | : M. P. Narayanan |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2004-04-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 0787974196 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780787974190 |
Rating | : 4/5 (190 Downloads) |
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 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finance for Strategic Decision Making demystifies andclarifies for non-financial executives the basics of financialanalysis. It shows how they can make important financial decisionsthat can critically enhance their institution’s ability torespond to competitive challenges, undertake new projects, overcomefinancial setbacks, and most importantly, create shareholder value.Written by M. P. Narayanan and Vikram K. Nanda—two of thecountry’s leading authorities on financialstrategy—this book offers a practical guide for usingfinancial analysis to enhance strategicdecision making. The bookincludes a coherent framework that outlines practical andintellectually sound guidance for executives who must makestrategic 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 equitycapital to maximize firm value Demonstrates how to use payout policy as a strategic tool Clarifies if a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is in thebest interest of an organization Shows how to manage risk Reveals how to measure value created and the effectiveness ofupper level management