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Multinational Finance: Evaluating the Opportunities, Costs, and Risks of Multinational Operations By : Kirt C. Butler ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Deep coverage and rigorous examination of international corporate finance Multinational Finance offers an advanced exploration of international corporate finance concepts and operations. Despite its status as one of the most rigorous texts on the topic, this book remains accessible and readable without sacrificing depth of coverage. Sidebars, key terms, essays, conceptual questions, and problems with solutions help aid in the learning process, while suggested readings and PowerPoint handouts reinforce the material and offer avenues for further exploration. This new sixth edition includes Excel templates that allow students to use real-world tools in a learning environment, and the modular structure facilitates course customization to individual objectives, interests, and preparatory level. The emp...

Price: Maximizing Customer Loyalty through Personalized Pricing By : Cactus Raazi ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Price is the primary feature of every transaction?so why is it often treated as an afterthought? Most companies use pricing approaches developed before the internet, failing to harness modern analytics. Your customer relationships vary widely; shouldn?t each customer?s loyalty to your product or service be reflected in their price?In this age of increasing price transparency, uniform pricing is no longer sufficient. The best way forward is to create personalized pricing for your loyal customers and resist the constant discounting pressure of internet price aggregation.In Price, Cactus Raazi invites you to shake loose of your pricing preconceptions. Whether you?re a corporate executive or a sole proprietor, you?ll see how personalized pricing can improve customer loyalty and turn episodic transactions into recurring revenue. With pri...

Stilettos Abd Statistics: The Art and Analytics of Retail By : Brittany Bullard ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The power of retail analytics is important but being able to interpret it in a way that the end business user or average shopper who wants to learn more can actually interpret and understand can be a challenge. The book will include information on current industry trends as well as why analytics have become so important in the industry. This book focuses on applications of analytics within merchandise assortment management, pricing, marketing, and customer intelligence. Each chapter will include how analytics can help retailers solve business issues. The book will also include interviews from different retailers. The end of the book will emphasize the personal value of utilizing analytics. It will talk about how utilizing analytics can help individuals' own careers by increasing efficiencies and accuracies. Information on how to e...

Pricing and Revenue Optimization By : Robert L. Phillips ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This book offers the first introduction to the concepts, theories, and applications of pricing and revenue optimization. From the initial success of "yield management" in the commercial airline industry down to more recent successes of markdown management and dynamic pricing, the application of mathematical analysis to optimize pricing has become increasingly important across many different industries. But, since pricing and revenue optimization has involved the use of sophisticated mathematical techniques, the topic has remained largely inaccessible to students and the typical manager. With methods proven in the MBA courses taught by the author at Columbia and Stanford Business Schools, this book presents the basic concepts of pricing and revenue optimization in a form accessible to MBA students, MS students, and advanced undergraduates. In addit...

Microeconomics By : David Besanko ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : Business professionals that struggle to understand key concepts in economics and how they are applied in the field rely on Microeconomics. The 5th edition makes the material accessible while helping them build their problem-solving skills. It includes numerous new practice problems and exercises that arm them with a deeper understanding. Learning by Doing exercises explore the theories while boosting overall math skills. Graphs are included throughout the mathematical discussions to reinforce the material. In addition, the balanced approach of rigorous economics gives business professionals a more practical resource. Book Detail : Author : David Besanko Pages : 816 pages Publisher : Wiley Language : eng ISBN-10 : B00HRH3QCS ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*===============...

Asset Management: A Systematic Approach to Factor Investing By : Andrew Ang ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In Asset Management: A Systematic Approach to Factor Investing, Professor Andrew Ang presents a comprehensive, new approach to the age-old problem of where to put your money. Years of experience as a finance professor and a consultant have led him to see that what matters aren't asset classlabels, but instead the bundles of overlapping risks they represent. Factor risks must be the focus of our attention if we are to weather market turmoil and receive the rewards that come with doing so.Clearly written yet full of the latest research and data, Asset Management is indispensable reading for trustees, professional money managers, smart private investors, and business students who want to understand the economics behind factor risk premiums, to harvest them efficiently in theirportfolios, and to embark on the search for true alpha. Book D...

Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms By : David S. Evans ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : Many of the most dynamic public companies, from Alibaba to Facebook to Visa, and the most valuable start-ups, such as Airbnb and Uber, are matchmakers that connect one group of customers with another group of customers. Economists call matchmakers multisided platforms because they provide physical or virtual platforms for multiple groups to get together. Dating sites connect people with potential matches, for example, and ride-sharing apps do the same for drivers and riders. Although matchmakers have been around for millennia, they?re becoming more and more popular?and profitable?due to dramatic advances in technology, and a lot of companies that have managed to crack the code of this business model have become today?s power brokers.Don?t let the flashy successes fool you, though. Starting a matchmaker is one of the toughest business challenges, and...

Negotiating with Backbone: Eight Sales Strategies to Defend Your Price and Value By : Reed K. Holden ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : B2B sales professionals: resist mindless discounting, level the playing field against tough procurement organizations, and close the deal on your terms! Negotiating with Backbone, Second Edition definitive guide for every sales pro facing the "procurement buzzsaw" - and it's just been updated with even more powerful strategies and techniques! Where traditional purchasing managers negotiated, procurement officials seek to dictate, through multiple tactics with a single intent: to gain unprecedented discounts and concessions. Premier pricing strategist and sales consultant Reed K. Holden gives you the powerful new strategies and tactics you need to protect your margins and get the right deal. Holden guides you through recognizing what purchasing negotiators are really up to, keep value at the foref...

Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World That Never Stops Changing By : Frank V. Cespedes ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In this practical and research-based guide for sales managers, Harvard Business School professor Frank Cespedes offers essential strategies for thriving in an industry that never stops changing.The rise of e-commerce. Big data. AI. Given these trends (and many others), there's no doubt that sales is changing. But much of the current conventional wisdom is misleading and not supported by empirical data.If you as a manager fail to separate fact from hype, you will make decisions based on faulty assumptions and, in a competitive market, eventually fall behind those with a keener grasp of the current selling environment.In this book, sales expert and professor Frank Cespedes provides sales managers and executives with the tools they need to separate the signal from the noise. These include how to:Hire the right ta...

Cornerstones of Cost Management By : Don R. Hansen ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Hansen/Mowen's CORNERSTONES OF COST MANAGEMENT, 4E demonstrates the dynamic nature of cost accounting in today's changing business environment. The text first covers functional-based cost and control and then activity-based cost systems, giving you the understanding and skills to manage any cost management system. Using extensive research on how students like you prefer to learn accounting, this book presents concepts in a unique format that speaks to how students learn. Cornerstones examples in each chapter emphasize the How, Why, and What-Ifs of basic cost management concepts, while delving into the conceptual nature of each equation or topic. An integrated CengageNOWv2 package reinforces concepts with additional computerized exercises and problems. Book Detail : Author : Don R. Hansen Pages : 1120 pages Publisher : Cengage Learning Language : ISBN-10 :...

Facilitating Financial Health: Tools for Financial Planners, Coaches, and Therapists By : Brad Klontz ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : With the newly revised 2nd Edition, Facilitating Financial Health remains a one-of-a-kind publication that bridges the gap between financial planners and mental health practitioners. The authors, two mental health professionals and a CFP?-designated financial planner, pioneered the use of tools that help clients build healthy relationships with money. This concise yet comprehensive Guide enables financial planning and mental health practitioners to effectively integrate tools from the fields of psychotherapy, life coaching, and financial planning as they help their clients change destructive financial behaviors. Facilitating Financial Health, 2nd Edition will enable you to: ?Address your clients? money-driven problems, from both financial planning and mental health perspectives ?Learn the best techniques and reco...

Pay Up!: Preventing a Disaster with Your Own Insurance Company By : Chip Merlin ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : LEARN HOW THE MODERN INSURANCE INDUSTRY FUNCTIONS AND DYSFUNCTIONS With Pay Up!, attorney Chip Merlin exposes the bad faith practices of insurance companies that take advantage of their own customers. The claims process has become so automated that legitimate claims are denied without ever being seen by human eyes. Exceptions and exclusions are buried within small print that can bury your claim. Many claims departments operate under a culture of paranoia in which legitimate claims are denied, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Cost-cutting measures birth "self-serve" policies that force the policyholder to do the insurer's job. Insurance lobbyists are so enmeshed in the political process that it can be hard to know whose side industry regulators are on. Commercial and individual policyholders pay premiums with the un...

Insurance Adjuster Exam Success By : Lewis Morris ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Learn the Secret to Success on the Insurance Adjuster Exam!Ever wonder why learning comes so easily to some people? This remarkable workbook reveals a system that shows you how to learn faster, easier and without frustration. By mastering the hidden language of the exam, you will be poised to tackle the toughest of questions with ease. We've discovered that the key to success on the Insurance Adjuster Exam lies with mastering the Insider Language of the test. People who score high on the Insurance Adjuster test have a strong working vocabulary in the subject tested. They know how to decode the insurance industry vocabulary and use this as a model for test success. People with a strong Insurance Adjuster Insider's Language consistently:Perform better on the Insurance Adjuster licensing ExamsLearn faster when in class and retain more informationFeel more con...

Nothing Lasts Forever By : Sidney Sheldon ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Three young doctors-their hopes, their dreams, their unexpected desires... Dr. Paige Taylor: She swore it was euthanasia, but when Paige inherited a million dollars from a patient, the D.A. called it murder. Dr. Kat Hunter: She vowed never to let another man too close again-until she accepted the challenge of a deadly bet. Dr. Honey Taft: To make it in medicine, she knew she'd need something more than the brains God gave her. Racing from the life-and-death decisions of a big major hospital to the tension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, Nothing Lasts Forever lays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, lovers and betrayers. Book Detail : Author : Sidney Sheldon Pages : 237 pages Publisher : HarperCollins Language : eng ISBN-10 : B003QP4BJW ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Appl...

Principles of Risk Management and Insurance By : George E. Rejda ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Intended primarily for undergraduate courses in Risk Management and Insurance, this text also provides practical content to current and aspiring industry professionals. "Principles of Risk Management and Insurance" is the market-leading text, focusing primarily on the consumers of insurance, and blending basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations. The twelfth edition provides an in-depth treatment of major risk management and insurance topics. Coverage includes a discussion of basic concepts of risk and insurance, introductory and advanced topics in risk management, functional and financial operations of insurers, legal principles, life and health insurance, property and liability insurance, employee benefits, and social insurance. In addition, the new Affordable Care Act is discussed in depth. Book Detail...

Understanding the Insurance Industry - 2019 Edition: An overview for those working with and in one of the world's most interesting and vital industries. By : Arthur M. Best ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : An Overview for Those Interested In the Insurance Industry. AM Best Company publishes Understanding the Insurance Industry annually explain how the insurance industry operates, generates revenue and provides opportunities for people of a wide range of talents and interests. It's also designed to be an easy-to-follow introduction to the insurance industry for students, new employees, prospects and those who would like to learn more about one of the world's most interesting and important financial service industries. We've designed this book in six sections: the overview, property/casualty sector (also known as nonlife insurance), life, health, reinsurance and alternative risk transfer, and the function of AM Best in the industry. Book Det...

Predictive Modeling Applications in Actuarial Science: Volume 1, Predictive Modeling Techniques By : Edward W. Frees ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Predictive modeling involves the use of data to forecast future events. It relies on capturing relationships between explanatory variables and the predicted variables from past occurrences and exploiting this to predict future outcomes. Forecasting future financial events is a core actuarial skill - actuaries routinely apply predictive-modeling techniques in insurance and other risk-management applications. This book is for actuaries and other financial analysts who are developing their expertise in statistics and wish to become familiar with concrete examples of predictive modeling. The book also addresses the needs of more seasoned practicing analysts who would like an overview of advanced statistical topics that are particularly relevant in actuarial practice. Predictive Modeling Applications in...

Building a Financial Services Clientele By : O. Alfred Granum ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : This new 12th edition contains some of the most important updates ever made to this highly popular publication. This edition of Building a Financial Services Clientele brings the proven One Card System (?OCS?) to life in a contemporary, high-tech context?penetrating the mechanics of the system itself to expose why the approach works and how you can take advantage of today?s tools and technology while still employing the remarkably effective OCS system. This edition provides step-by-step instructions on how to: Understand the client-building philosophy Use Social Media for improved prospecting Conduct an effective fact-finding interview Use Activity and Efficiency Points to Stay on Track Use the CAM System Understand the consultative sales cycle Enhancements to the 12th Edition: New Chapter: Understanding the Science of Building a Clientele New discussion of the ...

Derivatives Markets By : Robert L. McDonald ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : To be financially literate in today's market, one must have a solid understanding of derivatives concepts and instruments and the uses of those instruments in corporations. The Third Edition has an accessible mathematical presentation, and more importantly, helps readers gain intuition by linking theories and concepts together with an engaging narrative that emphasizes the core economic principles underlying the pricing and uses of derivatives. Book Detail : Author : Robert L. McDonald Pages : 992 pages Publisher : Pearson Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0321543084 ISBN-13 : 9780321543080   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Connector's Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time By : Patrick Galvin ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Great relationships are the difference between success and failure in business. That's the lesson that Robert Hanson, owner of a struggling insurance agency, is about to learn. By following the advice of two surprising mentors and the natural connectors he meets through them, Robert uncovers powerful relationship-building secrets that have long eluded him-even though they were always in plain sight. As you follow the transformative journey of Robert and his business, you'll discover simple ways to cultivate relationships in the real world and online. Whether you're looking to move ahead in your career or grow a company, this book will galvanize you into action and provide a clear path to success. The new business parable from Patrick Galvin, 'The Connector's Way, ' builds on the relatio...

The Essential Deming: Leadership Principles from the Father of Quality By : W. Edwards Deming ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An indispensable management guide for applying the theories of one of the world's most influential figures in quality control--W. Edwards Deming, the "High Prophet of Quality" ("The New York Times")"The Essential W. Edwards Deming" is a collection of articles, excerpts, case studies, and other influential writings that reveal how Deming's ideas evolved over time and show how he worked through problems and challenges many people in his profession previously considered unsolvable.Organized by theme, the book's covers such topics as the consequences of focusing on short-term goals, the problems with delegating quality, why "not" to focus too much on the bottom line, how to treat a business as a system, and eight misuses of statistics.Joyce Orsini is a professor of manageme...

Business Analytics By : James R Evans ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For undergraduate or graduate business students. A balanced and holistic approach to business analytics Business Analytics teaches the fundamental concepts of modern business analytics and provides vital tools in understanding how data analysis works in today's organizations. Author James Evans takes a fair and comprehensive, approach, examining business analytics from both descriptive and predictive perspectives. Students learn how to apply basic principles, communicate with analytics professionals, and effectively use and interpret analytic models to make better business decisions. And included access to commercial grade analytics software gives students real-world experience and career-focused value. As such, the 3rd Edition has gone through an extensive revision and now relies solely on Excel, enhancing students' skills in the program and basic understanding of ...

Business Analytics By : Jeffrey D. Camm ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : Develop the analytical skills that are in high demand in businesses today with Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann's best-selling BUSINESS ANALYTICS, 4E. You master the full range of analytics as you strengthen descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytic skills. Real examples and memorable visuals illustrate data and results for each topic. Step-by-step instructions guide you through using Microsoft Excel, Tableau, R, and JMP Pro software to perform even advanced analytics concepts. Practical, relevant problems at all levels of difficulty further help you apply what you've learned. This edition assists you in becoming proficient in topics beyond the traditional quantitative concepts, such as data visualization and data mining, which are increasingly important in today's analytical problem solving. MindTap digital learning resources with an interactive eBook, algorithmic practi...

Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis (Classic Version) By : Richard A. Johnson ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This market leader offers a readable introduction to the statistical analysis of multivariate observations. KEY TOPICS: Gives readers the knowledge necessary to make proper interpretations and select appropriate techniques for analyzing multivariate data. Starts with a formulation of the population models, delineates the corresponding sample results, and liberally illustrates everything with examples. Offers an abundance of examples and exercises based on real data. MARKET: Appropriate for experimental scientists in a variety of disciplines. Book Detail : Author : Richard A. Johnson Pages : 808 pages Publisher : Pearson Language : ISBN-10 : 0134995392 ISBN-13 : 9780134995397   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*=============...

Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction to Business Analytics: A Practical Introduction to Business Analytics By : Cliff Ragsdale ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Written by the innovator of the spreadsheet teaching revolution and highly regarded leader in business analytics, Cliff Ragsdale's new edition of SPREADSHEET MODELING AND DECISION ANALYSIS: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS retains the elements and philosophy of past success while now helping your students transition to business analytics. SPREADSHEET MODELING AND DECISION ANALYSIS, 8E's updates work seamlessly with Microsoft Office Excel 2016. Succinct instruction highlights the most commonly used business analytics techniques and clearly demonstrates how to implement these tools with the most current version of Excel for Windows. This text focuses on developing both algebraic and spreadsheet modeling skills. This edition now feature...

Analyzing Data with Power BI and Power Pivot for Excel By : Alberto Ferrari ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : To get the right insights from your data, you need to model it right. From Power BI to Power Pivot for Excel, Microsoft offers extremely powerful and accessible tools for modeling data. Now, for the first time, there's a complete guide to building exceptionally effective models using Microsoft's tools. World-renowned Microsoft data analytics experts Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari introduce all the data modeling theory you'll need, and show how to apply it in the context of Microsoft's current and evolving products. Step by step, you'll learn how to transform simple tables into full analytical models of immense power. You'll master data modeling through a collection of realistic scenarios of increasing sophistication. For each, the authors start with a simple "naive" model that can't provide robust so...

OM [with OM Online Access Code] By : David Alan Collier ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : Created through a "student-tested, faculty-approved" review process with input from more than 150 students and faculty, Collier/Evans' OM4 provides a streamlined introduction to the core concepts, techniques, and applications of contemporary operations management. This concise, engaging, and accessible text includes a full suite of integrated learning tools--including flashcards, cases, datasets, games, and quizzes--in a convenient and affordable package perfect for today's diverse learners. OM4 provides the latest examples featuring companies students will recognize from the news as well as videos for every chapter, case studies and end-of-chapter problems with exciting new material online. Five additional chapters online enable readers to delve further into the quantitative aspects of operations management. Book Detail : Author : David Alan Collier...

How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information By : Alberto Cairo ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Today, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. While charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive?intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present us with each day. Demystifying an essential new literacy for our data-driven world, How Charts Lie examines contemporary examples ranging from election result infographics to global GDP maps and box office record charts, as well as an updated afterword on the graphics of the COVID-19 pandemic. Book Detail : Author : Alberto Cairo Pages : 256 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0393358429 ISBN-13 : 9780393358421   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Suppor...

Statistics for Business and Economics By : James T. McClave ↑↑ READ BOOK NOW ↑↑   ↑↑ Download BOOK NOW ↑↑   Book Synopsis : This is the 11th edition (2011) paperback copy of Statistics for Business Students and Economics by James T. McClave (Author), P. George Benson (Author), and Terry Sincich (Author). Book Detail : Author : James T. McClave Pages : pages Publisher : Language : eng ISBN-10 : 032182623X ISBN-13 : 9780321826237   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Tyranny of Metrics By : Jerry Z. Muller ==>> READ BOOK NOW   ==>> DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : How the obsession with quantifying human performance threatens business, medicine, education, government--and the quality of our livesToday, organizations of all kinds are ruled by the belief that the path to success is quantifying human performance, publicizing the results, and dividing up the rewards based on the numbers. But in our zeal to instill the evaluation process with scientific rigor, we've gone from measuring performance to fixating on measuring itself--and this tyranny of metrics now threatens the quality of our organizations and lives. In this brief, accessible, and powerful book, Jerry Muller uncovers the damage metrics are causing and shows how we can begin to fix the problem. Filled with examples from business, medicine, education, government, and other fields, the book explains why paying for measured performance doesn't work, why surgical scor...