Dienstag, 13. Januar 2009

Financial Analysis with Microsoft? Excel

Financial Analysis with Microsoft? Excel

Author: Timothy R Mayes

Start mastering the tool that finance professionals depend upon every day. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT ® EXCEL covers all the topics you'll see in a corporate finance course: financial statements, budgets, the Market Security Line, pro forma statements, cost of capital, equities, and debt. Plus, it's easy-to-read and full of study tools that will help you succeed in class.



Table of Contents:

1: Spreadsheet Basics. 2: The Basic Financial Statements. 3: The Cash Budget. 4: Financial Statement Analysis Tools. 5: Financial Forecasting. 6: Break-even and Leverage Analysis. 7: The Time Value of Money. 8: Stock Valuation and Rates of Return. 9: Bond Valuation. 10: The Cost of Capital. 11: Capital Budgeting. 12: Risk, Capital Budgeting, and Diversification. 13: Using VBA to Create Function Macros.

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Financial Analysis with Microsoft? Excel

Author: Timothy R Mayes

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Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills

Author: Andrew J DuBrin

Ideal for instructors who take a practical, skill-building approach to teaching leadership, this text balances theory with real-world applications. DuBrin, a highly respected author and consultant, incorporates current research on leadership and real-world business events from academic journals and popular periodicals. Leadership profiles focus on successful men and women to whom students can easily relate, such as lower-level, small business, and not-for-profit leaders.

In the Fifth Edition, skill-building activities such as leadership self-assessment quizzes, role-play exercises, and discussion questions have been retained. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases; one additional Skill-Building Exercise per chapter; and an enhanced Online Study Center (student web site) with new Knowledge Bank sections, featuring research and theory not covered in the text.

  • New! The Fifth Edition includes new opening vignettes featuring companies like Deloitte & Touche and Colgate-Palmolive, as well as new quizzes, exercises, and end-of-chapter cases.
  • New! This edition incorporates new research, cases, and hands-on work for students, plus more examples of leaders and leadership styles in lower-level, small business, and not-for-profit organizations. A range of new examples includes sports organizations like the New York Yankees and the Detroit Pistons.
  • New! The enhanced Online Study Center includes more resources to help students succeed in the course, including new Knowledge Bank sections, featuring research and theory not covered in the text.
  • New! For instructors who wish to assign moreskill-building practice or vary assignments based on student interests, each chapter offers an additional Skill-Building Exercise that focuses on building a leadership portfolio.
  • New! A new chapter-ending boxed feature acts as a reader's roadmap by reviewing the previous chapter's content and previews the chapter to follow.



Table of Contents:
Contents

Note: Each chapter includes a Summary, Key Terms, Guidelines for Action and Skill Development, Self-Assessment, and Discussion Questions and Activities.

  • 1. The Nature and Importance of Leadership
    The Meaning of Leadership
    The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance
    Leadership Roles
    The Satisfactions and Frustrations of Being a Leader
    A Framework for Understanding Leadership
    Skill Development in Leadership
    Followership: Being an Effective Group Member
  • 2. Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders
    Personality Traits of Effective Leaders
    Leadership Motives
    Cognitive Factors and Leadership
    The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leadership
    The Strengths and Limitations of the Trait Approach
  • 3. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
    The Meanings of Charisma
    Types of Charismatic Leaders
    Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders
    The Vision Component of Charismatic Leadership
    The Communication Style of Charismatic Leaders
    The Development of Charisma
    Transformational Leadership
    Concerns About Charismatic Leadership
  • 4. Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles
    The Classic Dimensions of Consideration and Initiating Structure
    Task-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
    Relationship-Oriented Attitudes and Behaviors
    360-Degree Feedback for Fine-Tuning a Leadership Approach
    Leadership Styles
  • 5. Contingency and Situational Leadership
    Situational Influences on Effective Leadership Behavior
    Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership Effectiveness
    The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Effectiveness
    Situational Leadership®II(SLII)
    The Normative Decision Model
    Cognitive Resource Theory: How Intelligence, Experience, and Stress Influence Leadership
    Contingency Leadership in the Executive Suite
    Leadership During a Crisis
  • 6. Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility
    Principles of Ethical and Moral Leadership
    Guidelines for Evaluating the Ethics of a Decision
    A Sampling of Unethical Leadership Behaviors
    Leadership and Social Responsibility
    Initiatives for Achieving an Ethical and Socially Responsible Organization
    Ethical Behavior and Organizational Performance
  • 7. Power, Politics, and Leadership
    Sources and Types of Power
    Tactics for Becoming an Empowering Leader
    Factors That Contribute to Organizational Politics
    Political Tactics and Strategies
    Exercising Control over Dysfunctional Politics
  • 8. Influence Tactics of Leaders
    A Model of Power and Influence
    Description and Explanation of Influence Tactics
    Relative Effectiveness and Sequencing of Influence Tactics
    Implicit Leadership Theories and Leadership Influence
  • 9. Developing Teamwork
    Team Leadership Versus Solo Leadership
    The Leader's Role in the Team-Based Organization
    Leader Actions That Foster Teamwork
    Outdoor Training and Team Development
    The Leader-Member Exchange Model and Teamwork
  • 10. Motivation and Coaching Skills
    Expectancy Theory and Motivational Skills
    Goal Theory
    Using Recognition and Pride to Motivate Others
    Coaching as a Leadership Philosophy
    Coaching Skills and Techniques
    Executive Coaching and Leadership Effectiveness
  • 11. Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership
    Steps in the Creative Process
    Characteristics of Creative Leaders
    Overcoming Traditional Thinking as a Creativity Strategy
    Organizational Methods to Enhance Creativity
    Self-Help Techniques to Enhance Creative Problem Solving
    Establishing a Climate for Creative Thinking
    Additional Leadership Practices That Enhance Innovation
  • 12. Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
    Evidence About Communication and Leadership
    Inspirational and Powerful Communication
    Supportive Communication
    Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers
    The Leader's Role in Resolving Conflict and Negotiating
  • 13. Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
    The Nature of Strategic Leadership
    Conducting a SWOT Analysis
    A Sampling of Business Strategies Formulated by Leaders
    Knowledge Management and the Learning Organization
  • 14. International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership
    The Advantages of Managing for Diversity
    Cultural Factors Influencing Leadership Practice
    Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Intelligence and Global Leadership Skills
    Leadership Initiatives for Achieving Cultural Diversity
    Developing the Multicultural Organization
  • 15. Leadership Development and Succession
    Development Through Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline
    Development Through Education, Experience, and Mentoring
    Leadership Development Programs
    Evaluation of Leadership Development Efforts
    Leadership Succession
    Who Will Be the New Top Business Leaders?
  • Endnotes
  • Glossary
  • Name Index
  • Organization Index
  • Subject Index

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Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills

Author: Andrew J DuBrin

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