- Item type
- Ebook
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 2019
- Edition no.
- 4th ed.
- ISBN
- 978-0-19-255918-0
"The most authoritative, complete, and critical guide to corporate governance.
An authoritative analysis of corporate governance, written by one of the world's leading academics on the subject. Clear three-part structure logically introduces the theories, policies, and practical applications of the subject. Numerous international case studies illustrate corporate governance in real-world organizations such as Tata, Alphabet, and Sports Direct. A dedicated chapter on 'Corporate governance around the world' provides a comparative perspective and evaluates the impact of culture on governance in regions such as North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. A range of learning features, including corporate governance in action boxes, projects, exercises, and self-test questions support and develop the reader's understanding. Accompanied by a range of online support, including updates on the cases in the book and new web links to further content for students as well as additional case studies, PowerPoint slides, group activities, and access to teaching notes for adopting lecturers." - from publisher.
Introduction --- PART ONE. PRINCIPLES --- 1: Corporate governance: a frontier subject --- 2: Governance and management --- 3: Theories, philosophies, and concepts of corporate governance --- 4: The governance partnership: investors, companies, and directors --- 5: The regulatory framework --- 6: Models of corporate governance --- PART TWO. POLICIES --- 7: Functions of the board --- 8: The governance of corporate risk --- 9: The board and business ethics --- 10: The governance of listed companies --- 11: The governance of non-listed corporate entities --- 12: Corporate governance around the world --- PART THREE. PRACTICES --- 13: Board membership: directors' appointment, roles, and remuneration --- 14: Board leadership: the reality of the boardroom --- 15: Board activities: corporate governance in practice --- 16: Board effectiveness: building better boards --- 17: Board evaluation: reviewing directors and boards --- 18: Corporate governance: the next thirty years --- APPENDICES --- Appendix 1: Corporate governance codes around the world.
