Download or read book Project Appraisal in Practice written by Maurice FitzGerald Scott and published by Heinemann Educational Publishers. This book was released on 1976 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph on the use of cost benefit analysis and feasibility studies to improve decisions about project selection in Kenya - presents case studies of (1) the land settlement programme, and (2) an intensive cattle production project, and illustrates the application of the little-mirrlees methodology for project appraisal. Maps, references and statistical tables.

Download or read book Investment Appraisal written by Uwe Götze and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to investment appraisal and presents a range of methods and models, some of which are not widely known, or at least not well covered by other textbooks. Each approach is thoroughly described, evaluated and illustrated using examples, with its assumptions and limitations analyzed in terms of their implications for investment decision-making practice. Investment decisions are of vital importance to all companies. Getting these decisions right is crucial but, due to a complex and dynamic business environment, this remains a challenging management task. Effective appraisal methods are valuable tools in supporting investment decision-making. As organisations continue to seek a competitive edge, it is increasingly important that management accountants and strategic decision-makers have a sound knowledge of these tools.

Download or read book Engineering Project Appraisal written by Martin Rogers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most cases of civil engineering development, a range of alternative schemes meeting project goals are feasible, so some form of evaluation must be carried out to select the most appropriate to take forward. Evaluation criteria usually include the economic, environmental and social contexts of a project as well as the engineering challenges, so engineers must be familiar with the processes and tools used. The second edition of Engineering Project Appraisal equips students with the understanding and analytical tools to carry out effective appraisals of alternative development schemes, using both economic and non-economic criteria. The building blocks of economic appraisal are covered early, leading to techniques such as net present worth, internal rate of return and annual worth. Cost Benefit Analysis is dealt with in detail, together with related methods such as Cost Effectiveness and the Goal Achievement Matrix. The text also details three multi-criteria models which have proved useful in the evaluation of proposals in the transportation, solid waste, energy and water resources fields: the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Model, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique and Concordance Analysis. There is a full discussion dealing with risk and uncertainty in these models. With many worked examples and case studies, Engineering Project Appraisal is an essential text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students on professional civil engineering courses, and it is expected that students on planning and construction management courses will find it a valuable addition to their reading.

Download or read book Motivations and Manipulations written by D. Gasper and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Practical Techniques for Effective Project Investment Appraisal written by Ralph Tiffin and published by Thorogood Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report contains many examples of appraisal process spreadsheets designed for practical use in your business. In addition, detailed checklists mean you won't overlook any factors during the appraisal process.

Download or read book Appraisal and Selection of Projects written by Utpal K. Ghosh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project appraisal is the process of assessing the viability of a project in a systemic way at its initial ‘idea’ stage when information is minimal, but the decision, whether to go ahead with the project, is important. This book deals with the principles and practice of such appraisal process. It covers all the financial and economic aspects, including market and technical analysis, environmental appraisal, life cycle costing and SWOT analysis. This book starts with the basics of the subject followed by analysis of the project proposals from different perspectives for ascertaining their viabilities, including a brief discussion on uncertainty and risk analysis, important tools, and techniques. This book covers projects in almost all domains, such as engineering, management, medical science and so forth. Focuses on all possible aspects of project appraisal and selection Emphasizes differences from public and private projects in terms of financial and economic evaluations Provides step-by-step methods of analysis of multiple issues involved in the initial appraisal of projects Includes sections on ‘lessons learned' and 'learning from experience’ illustrating applications of the process and implications Covers feasibility analysis, including both technical aspects and financial evaluation This book is aimed at professionals, graduate students in civil and industrial engineering, business management, project management, project appraisal, including entrepreneurs for their start-up projects. Utpal K. Ghosh is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) and a Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (UK).

Download or read book Early Project Appraisal written by K. Samset and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on turning an initial idea into a project with a successful outcome, this book fills a gap in current literature on project management and is thoroughly grounded in the latest research in this field. It emphasizes the practical application of decision making based on qualitative and judgmental information.

Download or read book Impact Evaluation in Practice Second Edition written by Paul J. Gertler and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.

Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Project Appraisal written by Mehari Mekonnen Akalu and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cost Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal written by Per-Olov Johansson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses modern economic tools to obtain general equilibrium cost-benefit rules. It not only presents evaluation rules for small projects but also shows how to evaluate large projects as well as mega projects (such as high speed rails and channel tunnels). This is an excellent toolkit for graduate students and policymakers.

Download or read book Property Investment Appraisal written by Andrew E. Baum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover an insightful examination of the property investment appraisal process from leaders in the industry This book explains the process of property investment appraisal: the process of estimating both the most likely selling price (market value) and the worth of property investments to individuals or groups of investors (investment value). Valuations are important. They are used as a surrogate for transactions in the measurement of investment performance and they influence investors and other market operators when transacting property. Valuations need to be trusted by their clients and valuers need to produce rational and objective solutions. Appraisals of worth are even more important, as they help to determine the prices that should be paid for assets, even in times of crisis, and they can indicate market under- or over-pricing. In a style that makes the theory as well as the practice of valuation accessible to students and practitioners, the authors provide a valuable critique of conventional valuation methods and argue for the adoption of more contemporary cash-flow methods. They explain how such valuation models are constructed and give useful examples throughout. They also show how these contemporary cash-flow methods connect market valuations with rational appraisals. The UK property investment market has been through periods of both boom and bust since the first edition of this text was produced in 1988. As a result, the book includes examples generated by vastly different market states. Complex reversions, over-rented properties and leaseholds are all fully examined by the authors. This Fourth Edition includes new material throughout, including brand new chapters on development appraisals and bank lending valuations, heavily revised sections on discounted cash flow models with extended examples, and on the measurement and analysis of risk at an individual property asset level. The heart of the book remains the critical examination of market valuation models, which no other book addresses in such detail.

Download or read book Shadow Prices for Project Appraisal written by Elio Londero and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capitalizing on the extensive experience of the author in estimating shadow prices, Shadow Prices for Project Appraisal forges a bridge between theory and practice, explaining what shadow (or accounting) prices are, how they are used, and how they can be estimated. Starting from the basic principles of applied welfare economics, Elio Londero's book provides a step by step derivation of those formulas more frequently utilized in estimating shadow prices. The preparation and use of input-output techniques are examined in detail, and different estimation approaches and updating procedures are presented. Finally, a detailed case study of shadow prices for Colombia illustrates their practical application. This book will be essential reading for students and teachers interested in cost-benefit analysis, and in shadow prices as a specialized field of applied welfare economics. In addition, the book will be an invaluable source for applied economists and practitioners interested in calculating shadow prices.

Download or read book PROJECT PLANNING APPRAISAL CONTROL written by Dr. Sanjeev Bansal Dr. Ritu Wadhwa and published by Kojo Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Planning, Appraisal, and Control is an all-inclusive book intended to meet the necessities of postgraduate management students specializing in the area of finance. The purpose of this book is to acquaint readers with the theoretical and practical aspects of project management in an organization to maximize its value through various examples and revelations. This book makes the reader familiar with the objectives of project planning and various phases of projects. This book deals with the planning of the project with references to phases of capital budgeting and levels of decision making in an organization. It explains the various project charts and layout and also gives the details of the work schedules. It deals with the topic like project life cycle, project selection, feasibility study, and techniques like PERT and CPM. The techniques of project risk analysis and financial analysis have been discussed in detail with the help of sufficient numerical examples. It also contains the administrative aspects of capital budgeting and issues involved in project review. Most importantly the book includes several chapter-end problems and questions to test students’ understanding of the subject. The main thrust of the book has been to bring home the concept clearly in the minds of readers.

Download or read book ITF Round Tables Improving the Practice of Transport Project Appraisal written by International Transport Forum and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report examines the extent to which shortcomings in cost-benefit analysis for tranport projects can be addressed, focusing on equity and distributional impacts, agglomeration benefits and external costs. It also shows how best to present guidance on project selection to decision makers.

Download or read book A Management Approach to Project Appraisal and Evaluation written by N. Imboden and published by Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; [Washington, D.C. : sold by OECD Publications Center]. This book was released on 1978 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Green Book written by Great Britain. Treasury and published by Stationery Office. This book was released on 2003 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition incorporates revised guidance from H.M Treasury which is designed to promote efficient policy development and resource allocation across government through the use of a thorough, long-term and analytically robust approach to the appraisal and evaluation of public service projects before significant funds are committed. It is the first edition to have been aided by a consultation process in order to ensure the guidance is clearer and more closely tailored to suit the needs of users.

Download or read book Taxmann s Project Appraisal Management Case Study based Text explaining all aspects of a Project from Inception to Implementation for Professionals Entrepreneurs written by Prof. Rashmi Agrawal & Dr. Yogieta S Mehra and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive & well-illustrated textbook on ‘Project Appraisal & Management’. It provides comprehensive coverage of the prescribed syllabus at both postgraduate and undergraduate level of all major universities of India. This book will be helpful for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Management and specifically for the students of MBA/M.Com./BMS/BBA/Generic Paper of B.Com. (Hons.) The Present Publication is the Reprint June 2021 Edition, authored by Prof. Rashmi Agarwal & Dr. Yogieta S. Mehra, with the following noteworthy features: · [Case Studies] Each chapter begins and ends with a real Case Study, (both successful & failed ones are included) for illustrating the application of theoretical aspects in practical corporate life · [Ready Reckoner] for professionals, budding entrepreneurs, dreamers, and start-up enthusiast · [Questions] for review are provided at the end of every chapter · [Illustrations] in every chapter to explain the concepts in a lucid manner · [Checklists] for starting a New Business and preparation of Project Reports & Business Plan The flow of the book is as follows: · Chapters 1 – 4 provides the entire ‘feasibility analysis’ to assess the viability of a project · Chapters 5 – 7 are focused on impact analysis, i.e., economic, environmental & social analysis · Chapters 9 – 11 are dedicated to all the probable entrepreneurs who seek to know more about the essentials for starting a new venture The contents of the book are as follows: · An Introduction to Project Appraisal o Project Appraisal: An Introduction o Project Appraisal Process: Steps o Project Appraisal Methodology o Project Life Cycle o Origin of Project Appraisal o Development Planning and Project Appraisal · Identification of Investment Opportunities and Market Analysis o Case Study: Patanjali Ayurved o Introduction – Market Analysis o Business Ideas o Market Feasibility Analysis o Understanding the Market o Estimating Market Size o Industry Structure o Managing Competition o Forecasting Market Growth o Develop the Sales and Marketing Plan o Digital Marketing: The New Frontier · Technical Analysis o Case Study: A Techpreneur’s Guide to Success – Shiv Nadar o Introduction – Technical Analysis o Technical Appraisal Decision Tool of the Project o The Lender’s Analysis o Key Aspects of Technology o Impact of Technology on Management of Firms · Investment Appraisal: Introduction and Techniques o Case Study: Why the King of Good Times Flew Away o Introduction – Financial Analysis o Investment Decisions & Development Planning o Financial Feasibility Analysis o Investment Decision Criteria o Concept of Time in Financial Appraisal o Investment Decision Techniques o Inter-Relationship Between NPV, BCR and IRR o Financial Feasibility Analysis o Types of Contracts o Lender’s Perspective: Appraisal of Financial Viability · Economic Analysis o Case Study: Solar Parks o Introduction: Economic Analysis o Objectives of Economic Analysis o Rationale of Social Cost-Benefit Analysis o Direct and Indirect Cost and Benefits o Shadow Price o Choice of Discount Rate o Dealing with Uncertainty o Efficiency and Equity in Project Appraisal o Institutional Framework o UNIDO Method for Social Cost-Benefit Analysis o Little Mirrlees Approach for SCBA o Indian Scenario · Environmental Analysis o Case Study: EIA of Building a Hospital Project o Introduction – Environment Analysis o Physical Manifestation of Environment Degradation o Environmental Attributes for a Project o Environment Impact Assessment o EIA and Project Life Cycle o Environmental Considerations and Discount Rate o Economic Valuation of Natural Resources o Resource Allocation o Approaches for Value Measurements · Socio-Economic Analysis o Case Study: Patna Ghats o Introduction – Social Impact Assessment o Environmental and Social Impact Assessment o Progress of SIA o Principles for Social Impact Assessment o Social Impact Assessment Methods and Tools o The SIA Process and Report o Advantages – Social Impact Assessment · Risk and Sensitivity Analysis o Case Study PAYTM: Vijay Shekhar Sharma o Introduction – Risk and Uncertainty Analysis o Uncertainty Analysis o Risk Analysis o Project Selection under Risk o Monitoring and Control of Investment Projects · Entrepreneurship Case Study: Kent RO o Introduction: Entrepreneurship o Entrepreneurship Model and Traits o Theoretical Approaches of Entrepreneurship o Entrepreneurship: The Global Scenario · New Venture: Elements for Success o Case Study: Naturally Sweet Success Story o Introduction o Creativity o Motivation for Creative Ideas and Entrepreneurship o Barriers to Creativity o Techniques to Enhance Creativity o Strategic Planning and the Entrepreneur o Franchising · Formation of a New Venture o Introduction o Financing Options for a New Venture o What is a Start-up o Checklist for Starting New Business in India o Government Initiatives for Start-ups in India o Checklist for Preparation of Project Reports and Business Plan