Effective Financial Tools for Scientific Managers

Effective Financial Tools for Scientific Managers presents business principles in an easy-to-read format perfect for busy technical or scientific managers. The book covers fundamental aspects of marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, and accounting. Technical considerations such as quality control, technical service, and research and development are discussed in depth. The book then integrates business and technical areas to cover such topics as the corporation, common and uncommon business/technical relationships, how to maximize profits, and people skills. This "tell it like it is" reference is essential for any technical person who is moving up the corporate ladder and must learn the business aspects of the company.