Over the past 30 years, much has been written about the direct relationship between board composition and firm performance. However, the final results of the quest for empirical proof to measure the impact of this relationship are inconclusive. This is partly due to differences in operationalizing board composition and also partly due to the fact that various definitions of the term performance are used, including financial performance, firm performance, and market performance. More fundamentally, however, it is because a firm's performance, no matter how narrowly this word is defined, is the end result of a large number of factors, of which board composition is only one. More meaningful, therefore, is the study of the various ways to improve board performance. Effective boards are those... Less

This edited volume contains original papers examining issues concerning the effects of national and international institutional factors on corporate governance and performance. This volume stresses the relevance of national business systems (including culture, law and politics) alongside industrial and institutional infrastructure to assess the efficacy of corporate governance regimes. Modern governance research redefines the boundaries of the firm to include a wider group of stakeholders beyond stockholders. Newer research indicates that national context is the over-riding element in understanding corporate governance regulation and outcome. In the Anglo-Saxon world, corporate governance is designed to reduce the conflict of interest that exists between owners and managers occasioned by... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Theory of Corporate Finance : Hardback : The University Press Group Ltd : 9780691125565 : 0691125562 : 12 Dec 2005 : Conveys the organizing principles that structure the analysis of key management and public policy issues, such as the reform of corporate governance and auditing; the role of private equity, financial markets, and takeovers; the determination of leverage, dividends, liquidity, and risk management; and the design of managerial incentive packages.

Convert theory into solutionsApplied Corporate Finance, Second Edition converts the theory and models in corporate finance into tools that can be used to analyze, understand, and help any business. With this hands-on guide, you can find real solutions to real corporate finance problems, using real-time data.Offering a user perspective to corporate finance, this text poses three major questions that every business has to answer, and provides the tools and the analytical techniques needed to answer these questions.1. Where do we invest our resources? (The Investment Decision)The first part of the book shows how to assess risk and develop a risk profile for a firm, and convert this risk profile into a hurdle rate. You'll also learn basic rules for estimating the returns on any investment.2... Less

The new and updated edition of this widely-used textbook is equally useful for undergraduate and graduate students of international business. Its student-friendly format, detailed coverage of classic and timely topics, and extensive use of case studies make it widely adaptable for different level courses, as well as for educators who prefer either a case study or lecture approach. This edition features new coverage of the Asian financial crisis and the European Union. Its treatment of such topics as foreign exchange, international trade policy, and economic development introduces students to techniques for analyzing national economies that are not covered in many competing texts. Ethical and environmental issues are also covered in detail, and all case studies, tables and figures have... Less

This bestseller offers a complete introduction to financial management and corporate finance modules for a one-year university course. It is a relatively non-mathematical text and its simple explanations of a complex area have made it extremely popular with students. The author's educational and training expertise is reflected at every stage of the book: worked examples are given after each explanation, followed by a chapter summary, 'quickie' questions and more detailed practice questions. The 'quickie' questions are all answered at the back of the book and the accompanying teacher's manual contains answers to all the remaining questions.

This textbook is designed for core courses in Corporate Finance taken by MBA , Masters in Finance and final year undergrads. It will also have a large market amongst corporate finance practitioners. It describes the theory and practice of Corporate Finance showing how to use financial theory to solve practical problems from a truly European perspective. Section one includes financial analysis which is not included in any other corporate finance textbook.

This book is comprised of 45 articles written by top researchers and theorists in finance. The text is meant to bridge the gap between financial theory and practice. It gives instructors a way to introduce students to academic articles edited to eliminate the methodological content. The articles were originally edited for practitioners, so they are perfect for the MBA student. This reader is the perfect packaging option for any of our Corporate Finance texts.

An updated look at what Fischer Black's ideas on business cycles and equilibrium mean todayThroughout his career, Fischer Black described a view of business fluctuations based on the idea that a well-developed economy will be continually in equilibrium. In the essays that constitute this book, which is one of only two books Black ever wrote, he explores this idea thoroughly and reaches some surprising conclusions.With the newfound popularity of quantitative finance and risk management, the work of Fischer Black has garnered much attention. Business Cycles and Equilibrium-with its theory that economic and financial markets are in a continual equilibrium-is one of his books that still rings true today, given the current economic crisis. This Updated Edition clearly presents Black's classic... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Principles of Corporate Finance : Paperback : McGraw-Hill Education - Europe : 9780071314268 : 0071314261 : 01 Nov 2010 : Describes the theory and practice of corporate finance. This book shows how managers use financial theory to solve practical problems and as a way to respond to change by showing not just how, but why companies and management act as they do. It is suitable for thousands of practicing financial managers.

Corporate governance constitutes the internal and external institutions, markets, policies, and processes designed to help companies maximize their efficiency and value. In this collection of classic and current articles from the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, thought leaders such as Michael Jensen and Robert Monks discuss the corporate mission of value maximization and the accomplishments and limitations of the U.S. governance system in achieving that end. Essays address the elements driving corporate value: the board of directors, compensation for CEOs and other employees, incentives and organizational structure, external ownership and control, role of markets, and financial reporting. They evaluate best practice methods, challenges in designing equity plans, transferable stock... Less

An exciting entry intended for the upper level Theory of Corporate Finance course, Megginson's Corporate Finance Theory explains financial theory by providing a balance among theory, practice and empirical data. This author's winning combination of solid theory, currency, and effective pedagogy make this a formidable contender in the corporate finance arena.

Learn to master today's most effective corporate finance tools and techniques for successful entrepreneurial ventures with Leach/Melicher's ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, 4E. This reader-friendly edition closely follows a "life cycle of the firm" as it introduces the theories, knowledge, and financial tools any entrepreneur needs to start, build, and eventually harvest a successful business venture.Readers focus on sound financial management practices, such as how and where to obtain financial capital, the stages of financing, business cash flow models, and strategic positioning. Readers even gain important insights into effectively interacting with the financial institutions and regulatory agencies that are central to financing ventures. Trust ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, 4E to provide the... Less

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ISBN13: 9780470876442. ISBN10: 0470876441. by Robert Parrino. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. Edition: 2ND 12

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"Corporate Finance," by Ross, Westerfield, and Jaffe emphasizes the modern fundamentals of the theory of finance, while providing contemporary examples to make the theory come to life. The authors aim to present corporate finance as the working of a small number of integrated and powerful intuitions, rather than a collection of unrelated topics. They develop the central concepts of modern finance: arbitrage, net present value, efficient markets, agency theory, options, and the trade-off between risk and return, and use them to explain corporate finance with a balance of theory and application. The well-respected author team is known for their clear, accessible presentation of material that makes this text an excellent teaching tool. The ninth edition has been fully updated to reflect the... Less

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The concept of corporate governance has come under intense public scrutiny in recent years. Business people everywhere are asking: What exactly does "good" corporate governance entail? Which aspects of it are legally binding, and in what ways is it merely a set of expectations on how corporations should be organized ideally? Nowhere are these important questions answered more precisely - nowhere are the lines more clearly drawn - than in the insightful synthesis of statutory law, case law, and organizational theory presented in this book. Recognizing that the concept of "good"; corporate governance is not dramatically different from one jurisdiction to another but represents an international phenomenon that has to a reasonable extent the same characteristics everywhere, the author... Less

"Principles of Corporate Finance" is the worldwide leading text that describes the theory and practice of corporate finance. Throughout the book the authors show how managers use financial theory to solve practical problems and as a way of learning how to respond to change by showing not just how but why companies and management act as they do. The text is comprehensive, authoritative, and modern and yet the material is presented at a common sense level. The discussions and illustrations are unique due to the depth of detail blended with a distinct sense of humor for which the book is well known and highly regarded. This text is a valued reference for thousands of practicing financial managers.

Focus on the financial concepts, skills, and technological applications that are most critical for MBA students in today's workplace with Ehrhardt/Brigham' s CORPORATE FINANCE: A FOCUSED APPROACH, 4E. This lean text provides an in-depth treatment of all topics essential to corporate finance within a streamlined presentation that you can complete in a single semester. Your students review the latest financial developments -- from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market to the financial and global economic crisis -- as this edition shows them how to maximize a firm's value in today's changed world. Numerous recent examples illustrate the relevance of what students are learning, while Excel Tool Kits, "Build a Model" problems, and Mini-Case Spreadsheets help students master the many... Less

This book focuses on critical financial concepts, skills, and technological applications required by every M.B.A. in the twenty-first-centu ry workplace. It's a lean textbook that provides an in-depth treatment of all essential topics in corporate finance, yet it can be completed in a single semester. This concise text includes Excel Tool Kits corresponding to each chapter and showing how calculations used in the chapter are done in Excel. These useful models include explanations and screen shots that show you how to use many of the features and functions of Excel, enabling the Tool Kits to serve as self-taught tutorials on Excel. This text also features Mini Case Spreadsheets, which are Excel spreadsheets that perform the calculations required in the Mini Cases. This new edition... Less

The imperatives of modern business mean that, sooner or later, every executive will have to get to grips with finance. Its terms, its tools, its techniques. Corporate finance touches every aspect of your business: from deciding which capital expenditure projects are worthy of backing for tomorrow, to the immediate and daily challenge of managing business units for shareholder value. Finance is the framework for corporate decisions and the language of corporate decision- makers. Fluency in finance will serve you and your business well. The Handbook of Corporate Finance is the authoritative, comprehensive and crystal-clear companion to the everyday questions of business finance. In what projects will we best invest our shareholders money? How do we create and measure shareholder value?... Less

ISBN13: 9780470876442. ISBN10: 0470876441. by Robert Parrino. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. Edition: 2ND 12

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (1964 - 1968)Complete Series on DVD: Region 1, 41 discsStarring: Robert Vaughn, David McCallumThe Man from U.N.C.L.E. is an American television series that was broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1964, to January 15, 1968. It follows the exploits of two secret agents, played by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who work for a fictitious secret international law-enforcement agency called U.N.C.L.E. (the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement).105 episodes were produced between 1964 and 1968. The series was created by Metro-Goldwyn-Maye r. The first season was broadcast in black-and-white.Ja mes Bond creator Ian Fleming contributed to the show's creation. The book The James Bond Films reveals that Fleming's TV concept had two characters: Napoleon Solo and... Less