Helpful training questions for this book can be found at: This book fills a gap in the controlling literature in the German market, which seems to be quite well-served in this area of economics. However, most publications—often derived from doctoral theses or contributions to very specialized issues—present their results at a level that is only immediately accessible to specialists. The book provides all students, especially those at universities of applied sciences, with the ideal entry point into this world, as it is easy to understand, clear, and well-suited for learning. Rickards scientifically explores and conveys the relationships of controlling, highlights connections, and is practically applicable.