Corporate Governance and Accountability

ISBN-13: 9781119561200 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 336 str.

Jill Solomon

Opis

Corporate Governance and Accountability presents students with a complete and current survey of the latest developments involving how a company is directed and controlled. Providing a broad research-based perspective, this comprehensive textbook examines global corporate governance systems, the role and responsibilities of the directorate, and the frameworks designed to ensure effective corporate accountability for stakeholders. A holistic approach to the subject enables students to develop a well-rounded knowledge of corporate governance theory and practice, policy documents, academic research, and current debates, issues, and trends. Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive view of the corporate governance agenda features fully revised content that reflects new research and global developments in codes of practice and governance and accountability mechanisms. In-depth chapters contain numerous real-world case studies and compelling debate and discussion topics, exploring corporate transparency, social responsibility, boardroom diversity, shareholder activism, and many other timely issues.

Spis treści

Preface viiAcknowledgements ixPart 1 Frameworks and Mechanisms 11 Defining Corporate Governance 32 The Impact of Corporate Governance Weaknesses and Failure 223 Corporate Governance Reform 414 The Role of Boards in Corporate Governance 615 The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Governance 886 The Role of Transparency, Audit, Internal Control and Risk Management in Corporate Governance 116Part 2 Global Corporate Governance 1437 An Introduction to Corporate Governance Systems Worldwide: Global Corporate Governance 1458 A Reference Dictionary of Corporate Governance Systems: Global Corporate Governance 162Part 3 Holistic Governance 1939 Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Accountability 19510 Responsible Investment 23311 Future Directions for Corporate Governance and Accountability 267Endnotes N-1References R-1Index I-1