Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 2nd Edition

by Robert Parrino (University of Texas, Austin)

• ISBN13: 9780470876442
• ISBN10: 0470876441
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Parrino, Kidwell & Bates, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 2nd Edition is a balanced approach to the main theme of value creation balanced by risk management. The goal of this text is to provide both intuitive and calculation based- to master content. Material is organized from the most concrete to the most abstract provided with regular opportunities to review, practice, and self-test. This issue emphasizes building intuitive abilities to solve problems that occur in the business world. Once principles and concepts are understood, the goal is to have a knowledge-based intuitive understanding of financial projects and situations. In addition, the book addresses demands for intellectual and mathematical rigor and includes features showing the relevance of finance to other business disciplines. Real-world examples offer repeated opportunities to develop problem-solving skills through stepped-out Learn By Doing Applications that present realistic business situations. Decision Making Examples are based on actual business scenarios and emphasize the decision making process of the financial manager.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Conducting Psychological Assessment

Introduction: The Hypothesis Testing Model

The Hypothesis Testing Model

Step 1: Clinical Assessment

Step 2: Selecting Tests

Step 3: Testing

Step 4: Integration of All Data

Step 5: Writing the Assessment Report

Step 6: Providing Feedback

Summary

Clinical Interviewing and Hypothesis Building

The Clinical Interview

Presenting Problem and Its History

Symptomatic Evaluation

Psychosocial Evaluation

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Summary

Selecting Tests

General Considerations

Why Test?

The Multimethod Approach

Test Characteristics

Practical Considerations

Psychological Assessment Measures

Summary

Testing

Preparing for Testing

Testing

Scoring Tests

Interpreting Tests

Summary

Integrating Data

Step 1: Accumulating the Data

Step 2: Identifying Themes

Step 3: Organizing the Data

Step 4: Conceptualizing

Summary

Writing Reports

The Report Format

Identifying Information

Source of Referral and Referral Questions

Measures Administered

Notes on Testing

Description of Patient

Presenting Problem

Background Information

Mental Status Evaluation

Behavioral Observations

Overall Interpretation of Test Findings

Cognitive Functioning

Personality and Emotional Functioning

Vocational Functioning

Summary

Diagnostic Impressions

Recommendations

Signatures

Appendices

Summary

Providing Feedback

To Whom Am I Giving Feedback?

Do I Give a Copy of the Report?

How Should the Session Be Structured?

Should I Disclose the Diagnosis?

How is the Session Going?

How Will I Follow Up?

Summary

Case Studies in Psychological Assessment

Introduction: Case Studies in Psychological Assessment

An Underachieving Woman

The Clinical Interview

Review of Neuropsychological Evaluation

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

A Recovering Alcoholic

The Clinical Interview

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

A Young Man Who Steals

The Clinical Interview

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

A Boy in Foster Care

The Clinical Interview

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

An Anxious Girl

The Clinical Interview

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

An Aggressive Boy

The Clinical Interview

Mental Status Evaluation

Hypothesis Building

Selecting Tests

Accumulating the Data

Identifying Themes

Organizing the Data

Conceptualizing

Report Writing

Feedback

Summary

References

Name Index

Subject Index

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