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The 1980s were a period of sudden and dramatic upheaval in the economic and social fabric of the Western world. This book describes the strategies and techniques required to maintain organizations capable of surviving those sweeping changes. The authors explain what the changes mean for managers in these new organizations and detail the skills and competencies essential for managerial success. ... Read more

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Brings together works by scholars in organization theory and experts in the implementation of manufacturing innovation to examine how American industry can overcome individual and organizational obstacles to technological innovation. Uses the results of empirical studies, case histories, and extensive interviews with managers in a wide range of industries to identify the issues managers face when adopting such technologies as computer-aided design and robotics. ... Read more

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A collection of provocative essays that show how conventional management practices are often impractical and ineffective in solving tough managerial problems. Challenges many stereotypical management perceptions--such as the notions that indecisiveness is a sign of incompetence, that power corrupts all leaders, and that chaos in an organization is dangerous. ... Read more

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Comprehensive coverage of the issues, methods, and art of valuing and pricing early-stage technologies To develop or not to develop; to license or not to license; what price will be a true reflection of the product’s value from both the buyer’s and seller’s point of view? These questions are crucial to companies dependent on intellectual property—particularly technology companies, universities, and biotech companies. The risks associated with early-stage technology are high, and decisions must often be made years before any potential product will reach the market. In Early-Stage Technologies: Valuation and Pricing, Richard Razgaitis presents TR-R-A-DE™, a comprehensive approach to determining the future of new technologies based on technology rights, risk assignment, the art of deal-making, and deal economics. He considers the key components involved in a licensing transaction, offers a detailed presentation of six valuation methods for intellectual property, examines risk in both quantitative and qualitative terms, and explores the negotiation strategy and structuring of agreements that are the keys to the art of technology rights deal-making. Early-Stage Technologies is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the development, valuation, and licensing of intellectual property, the most valuable resource and driving force of the information age. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Jewel in the Crown of Technology Valuation Reference Books
Of all the technology valuation reference books I have read, this one is by far the best.Richard has compiled and condensed the most useful valuation techniques/methods into his book, and it's easy reading.However, if you're just looking for one tried and true, quick and dirty recipe to value all technologies in all markets and in all business conditions you'll be disappointed. Richard has provided an excellent collection of methods, however unlike many authors, he writes for the business professional and thus he requires the reader to use professional judgment, coupled with good business intelligence (information) to select and then apply the methodologies.Basically, there are rarely easy and simple answers when valuating technologies, however Richard's book makes it a heck of a lot easier and the results provide a more credible foundation for commencing valuation negotiations.

Engaging Book for a Technical Subject
I enjoyed reading Dr. Razgaitis book on the Early -Stage Technologies.It covered the different basic approaches to valuation.I specifically liked his analysis of the 25% rule and the Monte Carlo method for valuations.These two methods are on opposite ends of the difficulty spectrum of valuations.The details mentioned in those two methods has allowed me to strengthen the valuation reports that we do at Inavisis, Inc.

I also liked Chapter fivewhich covers the Rating/ranking method to determine valuation.Although the chapter was general in nature, it outlined the basic principles that appraisal professional use in their valuation report and in litigation environment to support their analysis.

I use the stories outlined in the book in many of my valuation training courses.Dr. Razgaitis book is a must for the libraries of appraisal professional.

Sam Khoury

Great Teaching Tool
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While Japan's export-oriented economy has been advancing with astounding speed, significant differences remain between the management philosophy and techniques used within Japanese companies and those used in the West. These include the significant differences in the use of capital budgeting techniques, economic and political assessment of projects, decision-making styles, and techniques of corporate governance.

As one of very few casebooks written in English on Japanese corporations, this volume offers valuable insights into Japan's unique business culture and is essential reading for both executives and students. The companies studied in this volume include Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea Park, Daiwa Bank, Fuji Television Network Inc., Livedoor Co., Nippon Broadcasting System Inc., etc. ... Read more

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This accessible, practical guide will help you through the financial maze of starting up a business, growing it, and even eventually selling it. Expert author Paul Barrow highlights key issues by using case studies of businesses in various fields - both successes and failures - as each grows and takes on different forms of finance. A hands-on guide that does not make assumptions about prior knowledge, "Essential Business Finance" is suitable for the average business owner. The topics covered include: raising start-up finance and early funding, arranging growth finance (both equity and debt), raising money through public offerings, finding, negotiating, buying and funding acquisitions, and, selling the business. By dealing with both theory and reality and using checklists and pre-prepared documents, it shows you what steps to take to successfully grow, fund, acquire and sell your business. ... Read more

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The 2003 Cumulative Supplement includes new information on:

• Recently issued IRS private letter rulings on topics including gifts as part of sweepstakes programs, credit card rebates as gifts, contributions for the benefit of fraternities and sororities, gifts of inventory, division of charitable remainder trusts as the result of divorce, limited liability companies as income interest beneficiaries of charitable remainder trusts, the appraisal rules, and the substantiation requirements.
• One set of regulations relating to prevention of certain abusive transactions involving charitable remainder trusts and another intended to eliminate the use of vulture charitable lead trusts.
• Solicitation of public comment issued by the IRS concerning application of the federal tax law governing tax-exempt organizations' communications activities by means of the Internet.

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This text is intended for managers (and potential managers) seeking an introduction to business finance, and covers the essentials of financial and management accounting in a way which has a finance theme linking return, risk and cash flow. The book uses a business model to develop underlying ocncepts and the use of the model aims to avoid jargon early on and provides a framework which is developed as a central theme. The initial model is subsequently developed into specific models for manufacturing service industries and retailing which should enable most readers to relate the model to their own organization. This text should appeal to managers requiring on-the-job accounting and finance training and students on post-experience and post-graduate management courses such as DMS and MBA. ... Read more

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Deals with industrial structure, investment and financial management and monitoring and control techniques. ... Read more

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Assuming no prior mathematical knowledge, this approachable and straightforward text covers the essential mathematical skills needed by business and management students at undergraduate and MBA level. Clare Morris uses a clear and informal narrative style with examples painlessly leading the reader through basic mathematical principles. Exercises and activities enable students to check their learning and reflect on their progress and understanding. Providing a supportive learning environment which minimizes students' fear of mathematics, Essential Mathematics for Business and Management includes: u Chapters on Mathematics in Business and Solving Practical Problems highlighting important learning techniques and demonstrating different approaches to implementing theory in practice. u Business examples and quotations to keep students' interest and emphasize the competitive advantage that can be gained by business professionals who improve their mathematical skills. u Reflective and critical learning points to encourage students to consider their own approach to mathematics. u "For Excel users" sections illustrating how spreadsheet functions and capabilities relate to theory. Online lecturer support includes PowerPoint lecture slides and additional questions for class use.
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With an emphasis on e.commerce and international business, this textbook bridges the gap between highly academic texts and how-to books. It also covers recent research in the area. ... Read more

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Using his more than 35 years of management experience, Finney here provides everything an operating manager needs to know about money flows--both into and out of the business. This guide covers accounting, finance, insurance, purchasing, contracts, and budgeting, using fundamental concepts, lively examples, and illustrations. ... Read more

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This guide aims to provide a clear introduction to the essentials of business finance: Pbalance sheet; and cash flow. It assumes no prior knowledge of finance or accounting and includes examples from real business situations. Cases include: Virgin; British Steel; and the NHS. ... Read more