The document discusses shareholder value (SV) and shareholder value analysis (SVA). It notes that while the technical capabilities for SVA exist, organizations often lack the skills and motivation to use SVA consistently well to drive both strategic and tactical decisions. The document also presents results from a study of 15 large Indian companies, finding that only 4 had embedded "shareholder value" in their values and goals, though Tata group companies were more likely to do so. It concludes that SV should be the foundation for all important business decisions in the interest of shareholders.