Resource allocation in divisionalized groups : a study of investment manuals and corporate level means of control

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Resource allocation in divisionalized groups : a study of investment manuals and corporate level means of control

Esbjörn Segelod

Avebury, c1995

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-224)

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Description

This work analyzes the resource allocation systems of large divisionalized multinational groups. It aims to show that the measures of control used be corporate managers to direct the investments of such groups need to be redesigned. The book also analyzes industry differences, the important trade-off between long- and short-term investments, and how the resource allocation system might develop in the future.

Table of Contents

  • The firm and its investments
  • administrative routines
  • the investment manual
  • cash flow determination practice
  • profitability criteria
  • a few issues in capital budgeting
  • resource allocation and organizational structure
  • requirements and trade-offs between investments
  • resource allocation systems in change.

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