Mangers working in business find that the further they progress, the more they need to understand the concepts and jargon of the business world.

This book introduces the principles and practices of corporate finance and the financial markets. It identifies the following key financial knowledge that the reader will require:

. An explanation of value-based management.

. Mergers and the problem of merger failures.

. The use of derivatives in helping businesses control risk.

. Investment appraisal techniques.

. How the financial markets work.

. Enhancing shareholder value.

. Raising capital for your company.