Essentials of Marketing: A Global-managerial Approach (Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Marketing)

Essentials of Marketing: A Global-managerial Approach (Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Marketing)
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Essentials of Marketing: A Global-managerial Approach (Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Marketing)
William D. Perreault , and E. Jerome McCarthy
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Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition (Essentials (John Wiley))
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Just an introduction to the supply chain concept

Good Overview

Buen libro para principiantes

Good "Executive Summary"

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Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition (Essentials (John Wiley))
Michael Hugos
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Fully revised and expanded, the Second Edition contains valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices. This handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in supply chain management.

"Michael Hugos presents the core concepts and techniques of supply chain management in a clear, concise, and easily readable style for those desiring an introduction to the subject or for those wanting to refine their understanding and application of supply chain issues. The case studies and executive insights are very useful in illustrating how to effectively employ supply chains to enable companies to accomplish their business goals."
-Perry J. Gaid, Vice President of Purchasing, OneSource Facility Services, Inc.

"My company is involved in both manufacturing and distribution. Mr. Hugos's book provides a valuable framework of concepts and techniques that people at all levels of the company can use to organize and improve our supply chain management capabilities and tie them to our business strategy."
-Grant Watkinson, Ph.D., President, Coastwide Laboratories, Inc.

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"An excellent introduction into supply chain management . . . a book you should own and loan out to others frequently."
-Supply Management

"In clear and concise prose, this lean book outlines the most crucial tenets and concepts of supply chain management."
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Essentials of Supply Chain Management, Second Edition, shows busy executives and managers what a supply chain is and how skillful and imaginative supply chain management can transform a sometimes-sluggish process into a powerful, revenue-driving engine. This practical, accessible new edition features updated tips and techniques for maximizing supply-chain innovation strategies, as well as all-new ""From the Real World"" and ""Executive Insight"" examples, a new chapter on how to gain competitive advantage from the supply chain, and new sections covering the latest trends in supply-chain management. Michael Hugos (Chicago, IL) is the Chief Information Officer with Network Services Company, a $6.8-billion co-op that is wholly owned by 85 member companies. He has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of information technology and has worked in supply-chain management for more than 10 years.

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Just an introduction to the supply chain concept.......2007-10-13

This book repeats many time same items and is too focused on distribution business e.g. Walmart, Paper utilities... and does not address the industrial worls such as in aeronautic, defense...
The information convied in this book is very general. for my point of view, it is unsufficient to start setting up a supply chain.

Good Overview.......2007-09-28

This book provides a good overview of the basic principles of supply Chain Managment. After reading the book, I was able to directly apply the principles to solve several problems in supply chains I am dealing with in my supplier development job.

The principles are logically presented and backed up with examples that illustrate their application. I would recommend this book especially for people in Manufacturing or engineering who are trying to understand how to improve performance across a supply chain or how to make their supply chain management process more efficient and effective.

Buen libro para principiantes.......2007-06-06

Se entienden rapidamente los conceptos principales, un buen libro de comienzo en el tema.

Good "Executive Summary".......2006-11-03

One of the best primers I have read so far on SCM. While not a blue-print on how to implment SCM, it really does provide an excellent overview of the benefits of SCM and the steps a company would take to introduce SCM. One of the best sections of the book introduces new trends within SCM. This section alone made the book a good investment. Recommend it for top management looking to get a good, but basic understanding of SCM

Just as advertised.......2006-03-12

This book is a good overview and primer for anyone who is interested in learning what "Supply Chain Management" entails. It starts with a very basic definition and goes into specifics as the chapters progress.

Essentials of Managerial Finance with Thomson ONE

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Excelente conditions
Not a paperback copy
Maximizing shareholder value
Enough to avoid Finance mistakes
Excellant materials for the study of finance.

Essentials of Managerial Finance with Thomson ONE
Scott Besley , and Eugene F. Brigham
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Essentials of Managerial Finance is the classic that started the First in Finance franchise. Now in its Thirteenth Edition, this best-selling text is renowned for its excellent blend of theoretical and applied material, comprehensive support package, and applicable real-world examples. In addition to its continued coverage of such hot topics as multinational finance, ethical dilemma discussions are incorporated throughout the text. Formerly known as "Weston/Besley/Brigham", Scott Besley is now the primary author.

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Excelente conditions.......2006-11-11

I received the book in excelents conditions and on time.
For sure I will ask for another book in the future...

Not a paperback copy.......2005-10-03

I was very disappointed with what I purchased. It is not a paperback of the textbook "Essentials of Managerial Finance". It is simply copies of all the powerpoint slides with some lines next to them. Most classes provide that for free anyways. It's not even a workbook with examples and text. I am not sure what it is for; i guess note taking. Unfortunatly, for that I have notebook paper.

Maximizing shareholder value.......2003-07-12

I used this book for a 500-level MBA finance class, and I have to admit I liked it. The first 3/4's of the book drive home the financial manager's objective: Maximizing shareholder value. It does this consistently, and actually got me (A Sales Manager) to understand why profit needs to take a back seat to value.

Like all introductory texts, it skimps a little on complexity. However, I truly have an appreciation now for finance. Many decisions my company makes now make sense. Though I have little need to apply financial concepts in my current job, I can give better `business reason' explanations to my reports when they ask. Which is why I began pursuing an MBA in the first place.

Enough to avoid Finance mistakes.......2001-01-29

This new edition of the classical title looks very informative and meaningful. Perhaps a little bit more strong in the mathematical treatment will provide the customers with a text more atractive. Anyhow, it is still a good text for beginners.

Dr. Guillermo E. Martinez.

Excellant materials for the study of finance........1998-10-08

The book is fairly easy to understand. Students with little or no background in accounting were able to grasp the subject and understand the material. Thoroughly enjoyed using the text. Would have liked to see a web site available to use with the book. The test bank was effective and a time saver. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone wishing to use up-to-date materials with which to teach the subject of finance. Can be used in both a regular semester and a condensed class.

The Managerial Moment of Truth: The Essential Step in Helping People Improve Performance

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The "gestalt" of mutual exploration and learning
Good, straight-forward approach
Simplistic praticality.
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The competitive advantage of truth telling

The Managerial Moment of Truth: The Essential Step in Helping People Improve Performance
Bruce Bodaken , and Robert Fritz
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The Managerial Moment of Truth explains a powerful new concept that can dramatically improve performance and increase productivity, at no cost, in virtually any company or organization. Developed by organizational consultant and bestselling author Robert Fritz and proven in practice by coauthor Bruce Bodaken, the chairman, president, and CEO of Blue Shield of California, the book provides a dynamic technique to help people face up to reality and confront the truth in order to correct mistakes, learn from past performance, and adjust processes to build a more successful organization.

Given human nature, most managers, when faced with the harsh facts of substandard performance, tend to soften the truth with their direct reports, so as not to offend or upset them. They tend to avoid mentioning mistakes, missed dates, an incomplete project, unacceptable quality of work, and the like. Then, if the problem becomes egregious, the manager may suddenly overreact with a contentious confrontation that results in little long-term behavior change. Or else the manager will try to work around the substandard performance, shifting the workload to top performers on the team rather than addressing reality directly with the person concerned. Bodaken and Fritz provide a step-by-step approach for continuous improvement, in which managers deal with performance issues early on, to help employees face the truth without being made to feel denigrated, inept, or incompetent -- which would only defeat the desired goal of improvement. Moreover, this approach also greatly enhances the manager's own career success.

When managers understand and use this practice, they can produce more top performers and add from 25 to 40 percent more actual capacity to their organization. At Blue Shield of California, for example, more than one thousand managers have been trained in this approach, with impressive, measurable results, helping the company become one of the fastest-growing health care plans in the state. Other companies, all at the top of their industries, are now using MMOT with great success. As widely acclaimed author Peter Senge notes in his foreword, "This is not a book with just a bunch of 'good ideas.' It is a call to a simple but transformative practice, vital to building an organization truly worthy of people's highest achievement."

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The "gestalt" of mutual exploration and learning.......2007-02-07

Here's the core concept: the "managerial moment of truth" (MMOT) occurs when a supervisor and someone for whom she or he is directly responsible share a face-to-face interaction during which both are completely honest with each other about a given situation or issue. These interactions can involve praise and recognition for performance "above and beyond the call of duty," constructive criticism offered in response to unacceptable performance or inappropriate behavior, or collaboration on the solution of a problem or obtaining an answer to an especially important question. These and other interactive situations offer unique, potentially invaluable learning opportunities to create a shared experience during which important truth is revealed.

In this volume, Bruce Bodaken and Robert Fritz explain how the "managerial moment of truth approach" - one of mutual exploration and learning - can achieve and then sustain a decisive competitive advantage for any organization, regardless of its size or nature. They assert - and I wholly agree - that all managers must decide whether or not to ignore or explore especially important performance issues, especially in today's world where change is the only constant, especially in the workplace. They focus on how to prepare for and then create moments of "unvarnished" truth of substantial benefit to an individual, work teams, cross-discipline teams, senior management, subcontractor relationships, and strategic alliances. "Today, organizations are faced with sudden shifts in marketplace realities, migrating economics, and the lightning speed of globalization. The organizations that can deal with these changing realities have the best prospect for survival... Those organizations that cannot `handle the truth' will be left in the dust."

Of special interest to me is what Bodaken and Fritz provide in Chapter 7, "The Art of the Question: Exploring Reality." They correctly insist that to obtain the most important answers, it is necessary to ask the right questions. They identify four types of questions that can help to penetrate and reveal reality: information ("to expand the picture when we conduct a MMOT"), clarification ("to help define imprecise or unknown terms"), implication ("to recognize what is implied, and ask the person if it is true") and discrepancy ("to sort out contradictions"). There are two separate but related challenges: to ask the right type of question, and, to persist until a truthful and sufficient answer to it has been obtained. "Questions are a powerful tool for true dialogue and exploration. They enable us to see far beyond our usual vantage point. They guide us through new territories. They open new worlds of possibilities. They are the keys to the MMOT."

In the Foreword, Peter Senge describes the MMOT as "an elegant method that could have a significant impact in terms of "acknowledging present reality, examining people's thinking about hot it got that way, creating a plan for what needs to change, [and] establishing a feedback system to track improvement against that plan." Bodaken and Fritz suggest that those who are convinced of the value of the MMOT try it in small and simple situations first and dedicate themselves to the follow-through. Sense's advice also makes sense. "Do not expect others to implement what you yourself do not. Do not become an advocate for others to change their behavior. Become a practitioner of the managerial moment of truth yourself and ask others around you to help you be a good one." Senge then suggests that those unwilling and/or unable to do so, who "are not ready for this," set this book aside.

In all human communities, trust is the "glue" which holds them together and is almost entirely based on truth in the relationships between and among those involved. Bodaken and Fritz explain in this volume how the MMOT can improve on-the-job performance, of course, but in process will help to strengthen the aforementioned "glue" in ways and to an extent that otherwise would not be possible.

Good, straight-forward approach.......2007-02-07

The approach outlined and exampled many times throughout the book is a must for any manager or management team member. The approach can be used in just about any situation where changes must be made to behavior or decision-making to drive toward meeting expectations. It really drives toward asking many questions to gain better understanding. After seeing the talk by Bodaken on UCTV, I was curious enough to buy the book. I surely have gained some insight to better handle many situations in the workplace and outside the workplace.

Simplistic praticality. .......2006-10-05

The focus here is on increased performance, follows a clearly defined objective with an equally clear road map on how to accomplish that objective. THE MANAGERIAL MOMENT OF TRUTH begins by explaining just what a managerial moment of truth is, and then introduces the acronym MMOT that is used throughout. MMOT is a process that includes identification that what was asked for of a workforce is not what was delivered and the resulting decision of what to do about it.

Author's Bodaken and Fritz introduce, and give working examples of a four-step method that is highly usable in the workforce due to its' simplicity and the ease of seeing what works and what doesn't. Throughout, the book stresses the importance of truth in the work place. Overall, well written with practical advice.

A Book Which Resonates.......2006-08-26

Managerial Moment of Truth has made a great contribution to the literature and practice of performance management. I have worked in this field for 20 years and the process suggested by the authors is brilliant in it's simplicity and focus.

I have already bought dozens of copies for my clients and in evey instance my clients have loved it! It resonates with them as it deals with the "real" world, the everyday world faced by all managers. It also offers managers clear guidelines for having the conversations that are necessary to achieve what's most important for the organization and for the people within it.

The competitive advantage of truth telling.......2006-05-09

This is an excellent book that would benefit any manager or leader to read. It tackles the current hot topic of integrity and honesty in corporate life in a very practical and user-friendly way. The simple 'form' provided by Bodaken and Fritz not only provides a very accessible way for managers and leaders to dramatically improve the performance of their people, but also illustrates how to create a high performance organizational culture and leverage competitive advantage through people. The success of the Managerial Moment of Truth in the Blue Shield organization adds credibility and weight to the approach. I recommend this book to all leaders, managers and coaches.

Essentials of Accounts Payable (Essentials Series)

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A highly practice-oriented guide to AP world
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Essentials of Accounts Payable (Essentials Series)
Mary S. Schaeffer
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ESSENTIALS OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in accounts payable.

"A real-world approach, with great insights and practical wisdom on all aspects of the accounts payable process. Essentials of Accounts Payable provides accounts payable professionals with a framework for action in a rapidly changing environment."
-Tom Nichols, Division Manager, Accounts Payable Operations, AT&T

"Mary Schaeffer has combined her considerable knowledge of the accounts payable process with the learning and benchmark statistics from top companies to produce a world-class guide to the AP process. Without Mary Schaeffer, and IOMA, AP would still be a neglected financial process without any formal reading to explain the complexities of a process that most companies think is simply paying the bills. This book is a must-read for anyone working in, directing, or managing AP operations, both seasoned professionals and those new to the process."
-Linda Sawyer Sisko, Programs Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc.

"This book does an excellent job of explaining the often complicated basics of the accounts payable functions. It provides a quick snapshot for busy executives who need to know how an accounts payable department should run. It is an excellent update for those executives who need to keep up to date on numerous issues that affect this rapidly evolving profession."
-Adrienne Glasgow, Chief Financial Officer, American Red Cross in Greater New York

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A highly practice-oriented guide to AP world.......2005-07-27

A useful handbook for accounts payable professionals. A wide-visioned summary & comparison from accounts payable operations of many companies of various types. Describe things in very details. It will be better if the best practices are more focused to be articulated. Overall, this book would enable someone in this area to achieve a more systematic perception into accounts payable.

Manager.......2002-04-10

A remarkable book in getting anyone up to speed in the world of Accounts Payable. I found this book extremely, It gives valuable insights to both the begineer and the seasoned pro of AP

Essentials of Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable

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Mary S. Schaeffer
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Mary Schaeffer is considered an industry expert and writes a newsletter that focuses on credit, collections, and accounts receivable.
* Provides an overview of the credit, collections, and accounts receivable functions for senior level managers.
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Essentials of Payroll: Management and Accounting

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A Good Basic Overview
Valuable Payroll Resource

Essentials of Payroll: Management and Accounting
Steven M. Bragg
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Your one-stop-shop for unparralled coverage of payroll control systems, best practices, measurements and reports, cost account, and outsourcing. Includes a step-by-step checklist of activities to follow when setting up a payroll system and how to install controls that combat payroll fraud.

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A Good Basic Overview.......2006-02-28

The title says it all--this is a good basic overview of payroll. You will not become an expert by reading it, but what can you read that makes you an expert? This book will give you the vocabulary and the tools you need to take your first steps in payroll. After that experience is the best teacher.

Valuable Payroll Resource.......2004-01-04

I think this is a good beginner-to-intermediate level book about payroll. While I doubt this book can serve as your only source to setting up a payroll system (a claim never made by the author), it can serve as a valuable guide to implementing or reviewing your current payroll internal controls, best practices and payroll policy manual. It may also help you analyze whether you are paying too much money or spending too much time on your job costing system. If you like examples, the author uses many short case studies to clarify his main points.

He keeps the book up-to-date by discussing topics such as payroll information technology, current payment alternatives and Internet references. He discusses other issues in detail, such as fringe benefits, vacation pay, minimum wage laws, payroll calculations, retirement plans, and stock option plans.

Given the popularity of outsourcing the payroll function, I think the book could have went into more detail about how to select the right payroll outsource vendor and how to ensure that the outsource vendor maintains proper internal controls (e.g. obtaining an annual SAS 70 Type II). Also, I felt I could have skipped the payroll tax portion and read IRS publication 15, 15a and 15b and my state's corresponding payroll tax publication. Finally, to help improve the books longevity, the author could have either left out the current year tax rates and limitations altogether or listed Internet references where the current and future rates and limitations could be referenced.

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What works, why it works, and how to evaluate a shared services program
Shared services, a form of "internal outsourcing," enables corporations to achieve economies of scale by creating a separate entity within the company to perform specific internal services, such as payroll, accounts payable, travel and expense processing, etc. Essentials of Shared Services provides a quick, concise overview of shared services fundamentals, bringing senior-level executives up to speed so that they make the right decision. Bryan Bergeron provides a foundation of shared services from a historical, economic, technical, and customer perspective, showing how shared services can impact a corporation's bottom line, both long and short term. He delivers specific recommendations that can be used to establish and manage a shared services effort and includes a variety of examples of programs that work and those that do not.

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More of a Primer than a guide on How-To.......2006-05-14

Based on the editorial reviews I had high hopes for this book. However it is more of a primer discussing some of the issues that surround the topic of shared services than how-to. The really tough decisions involving shared services are how to evaluate the potential programs to take on, how to integrate and manage the portfolio across the functional silos (i.e., finance, HR, real estate, supply chain, and IT), how to govern the shared services organization, and how to balance customer satisfaction with cost efficiencies. Unfortunately this book is not helpful in dealing with these issues.

So if you are a newbie trying to find out what shared services is all about you may find this book helpful. But if you are a manager who has been charged with implimenting a shared services function, there isn't much help here.

Good overview of business models.......2003-11-07

I'm an MBA student and picked up this book to learn more about shared services. Turns out there's a lot to know. But what I came away with was a better appreciation for the varioius business models out there. The book does a good job of comparing and contrasting the various centralized and decentralized ways of conducting business in corporate america, using real-world companies as examples. In short, I was pleasantly surprised. It'll stay on my bookshelf.

Six Sigma for Financial Professionals (Wiley Essentials)

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Six Sigma for Financial Professionals (Wiley Essentials)
D. H. Stamatis
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"Dr. Stamatis has tackled an area that is just learning the tremendous value of the Six Sigma methodology and how to use it. The financial community is proving that Six Sigma can and will reduce errors and prevent mistakes from occurring. Dr. Stamatis lays out the formula for success by starting with the foundations of Six Sigma and then moving into its application in financial arenas. He has given numerous examples and references that will assist in developing this methodology into a reality for your organization."
-Roderick A. Munro, PhD
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"A strong and thorough blueprint to follow for companies that are planning to implement Six Sigma. The book helps one understand how to focus on processes, not just projects, to help achieve business transformation."
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"Dr. Stamatis's approach to Six Sigma is insightful and would benefit readers outside the quality sector and quality professionals alike. The book is refreshing in truthfully identifying Six Sigma as a collection of proven methodologies, not a new 'silver bullet.'"
-William M. Harral, CQA, CQE, CQMgr, CRE, ASQ-Fellow
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"As a rule, financial executives focus on the bottom line for directions and ultimate decision-making. Dr. Stamatis's manuscript is clearly written, easily followed, and absolutely describes the potential benefits of Six Sigma and the need to incorporate it for long-term survival in any industry."
-William P. Lianos
President and Treasurer
Michigan Rivet Corporation
"Amid the crushing time crunch to compete, effective leaders have found an important tool in the Six Sigma method. Yet the plethora of information in the field often generates a confusing light without generating the necessary heat. Dr. Stamatis has penned an important, coherent, and complete contribution without cheerleading a single-minded approach. If you only have the time for one book to help you plan, prepare, or advance your Six Sigma effort, this is it."
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Essentials of Managing Treasury (Essentials Series)

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Very good book
A good book for learning and understanding the essentials of Treasury

Essentials of Managing Treasury (Essentials Series)
Karen A. Horcher
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ESSENTIALS OF MANAGING TREASURY

Treasury is the financial hub of an organization-a hub with many spokes. This concise reference describes each functional area within treasury and includes guidelines for best practices and revelant technologies. With tips and techniques, it provides a practical overview of treasury and its relationship to every part of an organization.

"Karen Horcher enjoys a well-earned reputation as an expert in her field, having both written and taught financial seminars for the Treasury Management Association of Canada (TMAC) for the past seven years. Her many years of experience as a front-line banker lend credibility to her work. Karen is justly appreciated for her ability to make complex financial concepts easy to understand."
-Blair McRobie, Executive Director Treasury Management Association of Canada

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A concise and thorough guide to treasury Essentials of Managing Treasury is a handy primer for treasury, describing what treasury is and how it relates to the rest of an organization. It gives readers a strong understanding of the relationship of each area to the broader organization with descriptions of each of the functional areas within treasury. It provides helpful coverage of cash forecasting, treasury risks, managing cash, treasury practices, and benefits and issues to consider when selecting and implementing treasury technology and services. It also features examples and tips and techniques for the real world. Karen A. Horcher, CFA, CGA (Vancouver, BC, Canada), provides consulting and training in treasury, capital markets, and financial risk management for corporations, financial institutions, governments and regulators, and professional services firms. She is the author of several finance and treasury-related books.

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Very good book.......2007-04-17

This book is very easy for understanding the main activities and functions of Treasury. In Russia we have a big problem with information resources, that cover this field broadly. So, this item is relevant for people, who connected with treasury management or treasury systems development.
Essentials of Managing Treasury helps me to understand basic principles of Treasury more profoundly and organize treasury system for controlling receipts and disbursements in my company in more optimal way.

A good book for learning and understanding the essentials of Treasury.......2007-01-19

High level introduction
Covers a good number of topics

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