Just Rewards
Linking incentive compensation to business unit performance can be a win-win option for managers and the organization. But crafting a workable plan requires customizable metrics and intensive monitoring.
Content: Article | Author: Joanne Sammer | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subjects: Human Resources, Management
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Reality Check
Caring for E-Customers
Attracting, satisfying and retaining customers in the ever-changing e-commerce arena requires a flexible but lightning-quick customer care center.
Content: Article | Author: Dennis Bloomquist | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subjects: Customer Related, IT / Technology / E-Business
Purchasing Cards’ New Velocity
Companies are enjoying growing benefits from their p-cards, thanks to better technology and carefully designed programs.
Content: Article | Author: Karen M. Kroll | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: Finance
Automated Supply Chain
The ERP-Upgrade Minefield
Where Accounting Firms Stand
Sizing Up World-Class Procurement
Luxury Market / Income Inequality
How to Weigh the MBA Decision
To MBA or not to MBA? If that is the question, there are some important questions you should be asking yourself about your career ambitions, the type of program you need and the schools you can afford. An MBA can smash the number-cruncher stereotype, bolster your experience and enhance your career options, but is it the right move for you right now?
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Eric Krell | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: About the MBA Degree
Foolproof Compliance For Your IT Systems
Sarbanes-Oxley’s requirement that external auditors test key controls in financial systems makes the finance-IT relationship more important than ever before.
Content: Article | Author: Eric Krell | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subjects: Finance, IT / Technology / E-Business
Uptick in Pension Plan Funding
RFID’s Rapid Expansion
Cost of Public Ownership in 2003
Maximizing the Value of Equipment Leasing
An effective leasing strategy requires the right combination of software and business processes.
Content: Article | Author: Samuel Greengard | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: Finance
Why Bonds Aren’t Boring
Bonds are a tried-and-true method of raising capital, but that doesn’t mean they’re dull. Here’s how smart businesses are using the bond markets to get the best prices on their borrowing.
Editor’s Note: a bit dated (2000) but offers a good look at the concept for those without any background…
Content: Article | Author: Richard H. Gamble | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: Finance
Boosting Overseas Revenues Through Foreign Exchange
Whether the plan is to turn fx into a profit center or simply reduce its cost, companies are applying new approaches that help them meet their currency management goals.
Content: Article | Author: J.B. King | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subjects: Finance, International
Fitting the Balanced Scorecard Into BPM
Why would you need the Balanced Scorecard if your BPM system offers a scorecarding capability? Some say it’s necessary to control metrics mania.
Content: Article | Author: Tad Leahy | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: Management
The “Greening” of Corporate America
Studies show a positive link between a company’s environmental performance and its bottom line. And investors are recognizing that companies that significantly improve their management of environmental risk tend toward financial stability. Why then do some finance executives cling to a reactive, compliance mentality when it comes to environmental issues?
Content: Article | Author: Shari Caudron | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subjects: Finance, Social Responsibility (ESG)