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Case
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Reference no. UVA-F-1203
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Kenneth M Eades (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Marston Gould (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Jennifer Hill (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1998
Version: 17 January 2011
Revision date: 2-Jun-2011
Length: 17 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial policy; Incentives; Performance measurement; Valuation; Economic Value Added
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Abstract

The student''s task is to develop a comprehensive strategy for Briggs & Stratton, which is facing severe competition and margin pressures. A major component of the strategy to be considered is whether to implement economic value added (EVA) as a new performance measurement for management. The case is designed to serve as an introduction to how to compute and use EVA. It emphasizes the importance of performance evaluation as part of a larger strategic plan.
Location:
US
Industry:
Small-engine manufacturer
Size:
USD800 million
Other setting(s):
1989
Teaching note
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Reference no. UVA-F-1203TN
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Kenneth M Eades (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1998
Version: 02.2011
Revision date: 2-Jun-2011
Length: 14 pages
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Abstract

The student''s task is to develop a comprehensive strategy for Briggs & Stratton, which is facing severe competition and margin pressures. A major component of the strategy to be considered is whether to implement economic value added (EVA) as a new performance measurement for management. The case is designed to serve as an introduction to how to compute and use EVA. It emphasizes the importance of performance evaluation as part of a larger strategic plan.

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Location:
US
Industry:
Small-engine manufacturer
Size:
USD800 million
Other setting(s):
1989

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. UVA-F-1203TN
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Kenneth M Eades (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1998
Version: 02.2011
Revision date: 2-Jun-2011
Length: 14 pages
View full details