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CHAPTER 6 FINANCE FOR THE PRODUCT MANAGER: KEEPING SCORE

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Product managers should have a solid understanding of the "numbers" in order to plan and manage products.

Product managers who understand the mechanics of financial statement construction can readily evaluate the performance of their products, their own companies, their competitors, and even the industries in which they compete.

Product managers work to cultivate successful ...

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