Evaluation of Investment Management and Business Performance in Wood Processing Industry in Slovakia

The aim of this paper was to analyze certain parameters of investment measurement and management of companies in Slovakia, especially in wood processing industry compared with other industrial sectors. Statistical analysis was made of relationships between investment trends and performance given by the indicator Return on Equity. The goal was to identify differences in investment management of analyzed industries and consequently define relevant determinants as critical areas with the impact on performance of wood processing companies. In the results of research, special interest is focused on crucial investments with the emphasis on the preparation of investment projects.