Publication

1986 - Free Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

67,500 words, Guess

Page Count

270 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads3590417
  • LibraryThing286615

Classifications

  • DDC658.1/55
  • LCCHG4028.V3 R36 1986

Description

The ultimate test of corporate strategy, the only reliable measure, is whether it creates economic value for shareholders. Now, in this substantially revised and updated edition of his 1986 business classic, Creating Shareholder Value, Alfred Rappaport provides managers and investors with the practical tools needed to generate superior returns. After a decade of downsizings frequently blamed on shareholder value decision making, this book presents a new and in-depth assessment of the rationale for shareholder value.

First Sentence

The idea that management's primary responsibility is to increase value has gained widespread acceptance in United States since the publication of Creating Shareholder Value in 1986.

Excerpt

The idea that management's primary responsibility is to increase value has gained widespread acceptance in United States since the publication of Creating Shareholder Value in 1986.

Description

Begins with dramatic proof of the shortcomings of accounting numbers as earnings per share, return on investment, and return on equity, and explains to develop value-creating business strategies and how to...

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Other Editions

  • Creating shareholder value: the new standard for business performanceFree Press1986-01-01

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