Over the last 25 years a disparate body of management techniques has been developed which seeks to ensure that a business process creates the highest possible value for the owners of, and other stakeholders in, that process. The relevant techniques relate to performance evaluation, decision-making, strategy and organisation. The practical application of these techniques is known as 'value-based management'. This text seeks to explore value-based management through a study of writings in newspapers, professional journals, academic publications, and technical manuals. Most writings included are extracts from longer publications or abridged versions of original articles. This title provides an overview of value-based management in a concise and accessible format. It incorporates case studies and journal articles alongside ground breaking research papers. It is perfect for the practitioner pressed for time but needing to keep up to date.