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Life-Cycle Costingby Jan Emblemsvag
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 131.50Everyone jokes about the 20/20 hindsight of cost management. In Life-Cycle Costing, Jan Emblemsvag proposes to do something about it. Here's a new approach to life cycle costing that brings activity-based costing, risk, and uncertainty into the forefront. You'll focus on future costs and learn how you can perform any type of cost management activity better than before by introducing uncertainty into models and exploiting them to the max. Order your copy today! more...
Cost Reduction and Control Best Practicesby Institute of Management and Administration (IOMA)
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 94.95The official IOMA source for tips, techniques, strategies, and best practices in corporate cost-cutting This book is an authoritative and comprehensive collection of the best strategies and techniques being used to control costs across virtually every business function. Each chapter focuses on a different department or function and is built around original research, the latest strategies currently being used, and dozens of practical tips and tactics from managers around the country. Case studies and real examples illustrate this expert guide from the only truly definitive source-the Institute of Management and Administration. The book offers specific techniques and proven best practices on cutting costs in the following areas: Human resources... more...
A Primer for Benefit-Cost Analysisby R.O. Zerbe; A.S. Bellas
Edward Elgar Publishing 2006; US$ 40.00Benefit?cost analysis (BCA) is the best technique for analyzing proposed or previously enacted projects to determine whether doing them is in the public interest, or to chose between two or more mutually exclusive projects. An introduction to BCA for students as well as practitioners, this accessible volume describes the underlying economic theory and legal and philosophical foundations of BCA. more...
Statistical Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness Databy Andrew R. Willan; Andrew H. Briggs
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2006; US$ 95.00The statistical analysis of cost-effectiveness data is becoming increasingly important within health and medical research. Statistical Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness Data provides a practical book that synthesises the huge amount of research that has taken place in the area over the last two decades. Comprising an up-to-date overview of the statistical analysis of cost-effectiveness data, the book is supported by numerous worked examples from the author’s own experience. It has been written in a style suitable for medical statisticians and health care professionals alike. Key features include: an overview of statistical methods used in the analysis of cost-effectiveness data. coverage of Bayesian methodology.... more...
Applied Cost-Benefit Analysisby R.J. Brent
Edward Elgar Publishing 2007; US$ 40.00`The author succeeds in bringing together many interesting real-life applications of CBA in various areas (including among others health, environment and transportation). The examples are well chosen to illustrate the basic issues and show clearly the crucial importance of theoretical and methodological assumptions. Moreover, they are presented in an accessible and attractive way. For those who know already the principles of CBA, these applications are stimulating and enjoyable reading.'. - Erik Schokkaert, Tijdschrift voor Economie en Management. This fully updated new edition continues in the vein of its predecessor by viewing cost-benefit analysis as applied welfare economics, while at the same time building on the earlier framework by extending... more...
Guide pour létude de faisabilité de systèmes de micro-assurance santéby International Labour Office
International Labour Office 2005; US$ 5.00Provides practical advice on how to define, establish and manage a local health insurance scheme in a developing country. more...
Essentials of Cost Managementby Catherine Stenzel; Joe Stenzel
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 34.95An accessible, practical survey of cost management methods Essentials of Cost Management provides an unbiased survey and explanation of the cost management approaches and methods currently available for immediate application in day-to-day activities. Rather than advocate a particular method, this book assists readers in choosing the best approach or blend of cost management strategies to address specific business problems. The expert authors also discuss cutting-edge topics such as target costing, capacity management, and activity-based costing/management. more...
About Faceby Dan Hill
Kogan Page 2010; US$ 29.95About Face is the new ground breaking book by best-selling author Dan Hill. Based on research using facial coding, eye tracking and cutting edge tools, as well as interviews and examples, it gives essential insights into how to make adverts more effective and emotionally engaging. more...
Production and Financial Managementby Sanjay Sharma
Oxford Book Co. 2007; US$ 50.00Production and financial management are two important fields of management in a manufacturing business enterprise. While production management takes care of each and every step of production cycle, the financial management provides the life-blood that enables the enterprise to work efficiently and successfully. Based on sound principles and techniques, they provide th management team expert guidence in the day-to-day running and profitability of the business. more...
Méthodes d'évaluation des projets publicsby Luc-Normand Tellier
Presses de l''niversite du Quebec 1994; US$ 24.00Traite à la fois des méthodes économiques et multidimensionnelles en suivant une progression du qualificatif vers le quantitatif et du simple vers le plus complexe. Présente successivement l'approche qualitative, la méthode des indicateurs, l'approche multidimensionnelle, le calcul de rentabilité, le calcul de rentabilité fiscale, l'analyse avantages-coûts et les multiplicateurs. S'adresse aux décideurs appelés à porter un jugement sur la pertinence des diverses méthodes. Exemples tirés du monde municipal, para-municipal et gouvernemental. more...









