Corporate Value Creation: An Operations Framework for Nonfinancial Managers (Wiley Corporate F&A) - Hardcover

Karlson, Lawrence C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118997522 ISBN 13: 9781118997529

Publisher: Wiley, 2015

Synopsis

A detailed crash course in business management for value creation

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. 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 business for the purpose of value creation. Readers will find detailed information on financial reports, valuation, modeling and forecasting, and more, including discussion of best practices that functional management can embrace to leverage performance. 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. 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. In most cases, individual topics can be reviewed without reading the entire book. 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. For managers who need a deeper understanding of the 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 wanting to understand at a high level what's involved in running a successful business.

About this title

About the Author

LAWRENCE C. KARLSON currently serves on the board of directors of a number of public corporations. 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. Since his retirement, Mr. Karlson has served on numerous boards and led various committees, including audit, finance, corporate governance, and compensation committees in these organizations. He has also provided consulting services to a wide range of companies in Europe and the United States.

From the Back Cover

Lawrence C. Karlson's successful business career has spanned over 50 years and has included everything from designing control systems for customers to running businesses in diverse countries such as Australia, Sweden, and the United States, and sitting on the Boards of Fortune 500 companies. It's not often that an accomplished business leader takes the time and makes the effort to put his entire approach to business in writing. At times, Karlson's ideas may seem unconventional, but you will have many "A-ha" moments as you read his detailed descriptions of what makes a business tick.

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. 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 business for the purpose of value creation.

In clear and accessible terms, Karlson shows what it takes to grow an organization by identifying and making investments in key areas such as research and development, capital expenditures, operations, marketing, sales, web sites, systems, procurement, human resources, and finance and administration.

Readers will find detailed information on financial reports, valuation, modeling and forecasting, and more, including discussion of best practices that functional management can embrace to leverage performance. 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. In addition, each chapter includes a case study designed to give the reader additional insight into how the material covered in the chapter can be used.

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, internet marketing, and much more. In most cases, individual topics can be reviewed without reading the entire book. Finally, for the manager who wants to quickly understand what is involved in running a successful business, each chapter begins with the key concepts and nuggets of wisdom from that chapter in a section called "Takeaways."

Fundamentally, growing a business 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. 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.

From the Inside Flap

Lawrence C. Karlson's successful business career has spanned over 50 years and has included everything from designing control systems for customers to running businesses in diverse countries such as Australia, Sweden, and the United States, and sitting on the Boards of Fortune 500 companies. It's not often that an accomplished business leader takes the time and makes the effort to put his entire approach to business in writing. At times, Karlson's ideas may seem unconventional, but you will have many "A-ha" moments as you read his detailed descriptions of what makes a business tick.

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. 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 business for the purpose of value creation.

In clear and accessible terms, Karlson shows what it takes to grow an organization by identifying and making investments in key areas such as research and development, capital expenditures, operations, marketing, sales, web sites, systems, procurement, human resources, and finance and administration.

Readers will find detailed information on financial reports, valuation, modeling and forecasting, and more, including discussion of best practices that functional management can embrace to leverage performance. 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. In addition, each chapter includes a case study designed to give the reader additional insight into how the material covered in the chapter can be used.

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, internet marketing, and much more. In most cases, individual topics can be reviewed without reading the entire book. Finally, for the manager who wants to quickly understand what is involved in running a successful business, each chapter begins with the key concepts and nuggets of wisdom from that chapter in a section called "Takeaways."

Fundamentally, growing a business 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. 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118997522
• ISBN 13: 9781118997529
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 656