Cost Management

ISBN-10
0077386345
ISBN-13
9780077386344
Series
Cost Management
Pages
987
Language
English
Published
2009
Author
Edward Blocher

Description

Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis, by Blocher/Stout/Cokins is the first cost accounting text to offer integrated coverage of strategic management topics in cost accounting. The text is written to help students understand more about management and the role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed. This text aims to teach management concepts and methods, also to demonstrate how managers use cost management information to make better decisions and improve their organization's competitiveness. In teaching these key management skills, the text takes on a strategic focus. It address.

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