ISBN : 9780198809869
New to this Edition:
From the 'father of corporate governance' comes the new edition of this bestselling text, designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the frameworks that govern organizations. It offers comprehensive coverage of key principles combined with a strong practical focus through a clear three-part structure.
This fourth edition provides a new focus for understanding corporate governance that goes far beyond the regulations, rules, and voluntary codes: it has a new emphasis throughout on culture. For the first time, a distinction is drawn between Western and Eastern perceptions of corporate governance, and new cases from China (including Huawei) further support this new approach.
Part 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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
"This is a great textbook that delves into the hot topic of corporate governance, the coverage has depth and substance, and it is an invaluable resource. " - Eric Ogilvie-Brown, Robert Gordon University
"I am impressed with this textbook. It covers the right things and does so well and accessibly to students. " - Dr Ian Birchmore, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University