{"product_id":"operational-review-workbook-case-studies-forms-and-exercises-paperback-softback-9780471228110","title":"Operational Review Workbook; Case Studies, Forms, and Exercises (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471228110","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOperational Review Workbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCase Studies, Forms, and Exercises\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRob Reider (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471228110, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages, Drawings: 11 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 30 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.2 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.417 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePractical, proven tools for conducting successful operational reviews\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An operational review evaluates management's conformity with plans and resource allocations, organizational structure, operating procedures, processes, and controls. In today's volatile marketplace, organizations must do everything possible to ensure their operations are running most economically and effectively to maximize desired results. In such a competitive environment, operational reviews have become increasingly important. The Operational Review Workbook not only gives readers a better understanding of the concepts behind operational reviews but also enables them to conduct reviews with more confidence and authority.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A companion to Rob Reider's Operational Review: Maximum Results at Efficient Costs, Third Edition, the Workbook explains the benefits of a review and offers step-by-step guidance through its various stages. In addition to the author's incisive analysis, this practical guide:\u003cbr\u003e * Includes case studies, checklists, forms, and exercises\u003cbr\u003e * Reinforces the fundamental principles necessary to perform an operational review\u003cbr\u003e * Presents in a step-by-step manner how an operational review should be performed\u003cbr\u003e * Shows how to judge a review's results and make recommendations to management\u003cbr\u003e * Demonstrates how to use tools and techniques such as financial statement analysis, verification of data accuracy, determination of compliance with laws and regulations, development and understanding of ratio change and trend analysis, use of systems and layout flowcharts, effective interviewing techniques, and preparation and use of survey forms, questionnaires, and checklists\u003cbr\u003e * Integrates operational review concepts with other analytical processes such as benchmarking strategies and activity-based costing principles\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Operational Review Workbook delivers all the tools needed to successfully conduct an operational review of the organization, department, or activity. CEOs, operations management and staff, internal and external consultants and auditors, CFOs and controllers, and other organizational stakeholders will find Reider's incomparable guide an invaluable addition to their professional libraries.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Overview of Operational Reviews.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Why Businesses Are in Existence.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Businesses a Company Is Not In.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Basic Business Principles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Criteria for Organizational Growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mental Models and Belief Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizational Criteria Example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specific Objectives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specific Purposes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Operational Reviews.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operational Review Phases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operational Review Engagement Development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Functions to Review.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Initial Survey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Situation: Leasing Insurance Costs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Planning Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Information to Be Obtained.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sources of Information.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review of Organizational Planning and Budget Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizational Structure and the Role of Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning Phase Work Program.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry, Inc., Planning Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Situation: Purchase Order Quantity Tolerances.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Work Program Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benefits of the Operational Review Work Program.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Work Program Work Steps.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Engagement Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry Company, Work Program Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Situation: Defective Merchandise Returns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Situation: Equipment Maintenance Review.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Field Work Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Field Work Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specific Field Work Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Work Papers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry Company, Field Work Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Situation: Clerical Procedures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Development of Review Findings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operational Review Finding Attributes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operational Review Criteria Standards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Possible Types of Causes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Effects of Operational Review Findings: Possible Indicators.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Findings Development Checklist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry Company, Development of Findings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Finished Goods Shipments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Situation: Shipping and Receiving Procedures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Situation: Accounts Receivable and Collections.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Reporting Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of Good Reporting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of Reporting Operational Review Results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ABCs of Effective Report Writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Joe Sorry Company, Reporting Phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Review Questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Suggested Responses.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; 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