The purpose of this article is to provide commentary on the utility of Altman's Z‐score as a
strategic assessment and performance management tool. This possibility is suggested in the …

With the accelerating growth in global risk levels leading to an intense current demand for
risk management solutions, an analysis was conducted on whether a scorecard framework …

Purpose – Many firms did not have mechanisms in place prior to 2007 to identify and track
the weak signals of an impending financial crisis, and as a result they were not prepared for …

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to introduce the “Financial Strategy Framework”.
Design/methodology/approach – During the course of the authors' ongoing financial …

Books on Graham and Dodd-based valuation tend to be predominantly introductory in nature,
and essentially present different interpretations of value investing, broadly defined. This …

The performance of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry has suffered in recent
years, even prior to the losses incurred in the tragic events of September 11th. Part of the …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the relative profitability and growth matrix
and to demonstrate its use as a competitive analysis tool. Design/methodology/approach – …

… Joseph Calandro Jr, “Distressed M&A and corporate strategy: lessons from Marvel
Entertainment Group's bankruptcy,” Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 37, No. 4, 2009, pp …

Property‐casualty (P&C) claim reserves are financial statement liabilities that represent
estimated future claims. An understanding of P&C reserves is important to both risk managers …

Purpose This paper discusses the concept of hidden assets in the context of Disney’s 2009
acquisition of the Marvel Entertainment Group (Marvel), and its value realization activities …