The first European
student-centered text on corporate governance
Takes an international
approach, surveying corporate governance practices around the world
Student focused with
excellent learning features including chapter introductions, chapter summaries, mini case
studies, weblinks and discussion questions
Description
''Christine Mallin has
produced a book which meets this need for an up-to-date guide to current thinking and best
practice in Corporate Governance. The book will be a godsend for teachers, students and
researchers of Corporate Governance...This is a most valuable assessment of the current
state of the art. Teachers of Corporate Governance are advised to buy this book soon to
avoid being overtaken by their students and researchers. Specialists on Corporate
Governance in companies, regulatory agencies and financial organisations will also find
the book an excellent work of reference.'' -Professor Bernard Taylor, Executive Director,
Centre for Board Effectiveness, Henley Management College
''a fine balance between
theoretical CG aspects and the various institutional arrangements all over the world''
-Professor Morten Balling, Aarhus School of Business, Denmark
''with a writing style that
is crisp and uncluttered, the book should become a primer in corporate governance''
-Professor Bob Tricker in Corporate Governance: An International Review
''a sweeping,
up-to-the-minute overview of governance. The book focuses on the UK, but includes detailed
looks at practices in developed and emerging markets'' -Global Proxy Watch, January 2004
This is a new, accessible,
student-focused text taking an international approach to an area that has increased in
importance in the last few years, fuelled by high profile corporate collapses such as that
of Enron. Building on a sound theoretical base, the book encompasses the latest
developments in corporate governance around the world. The text also helps students to
understand the context in which corporate governance develops by examining the relevant
legal structure and capital market issues, drawing on a range of empirical practitioner
experience and academic research.
Readership: Suitable for third year undergraduate and postgraduate (of example MBA)
business, economics, accounting and finance students
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Part 1: Developments in
Corporate Governance
2 Theoretical Aspects of
Corporate Governance
3 Development of Corporate
Governance Codes
Part 2: Owners and
Stakeholders
4 Shareholders and
Stakeholders
5 Family Owned Firms
6 Role of Institutional
Investors in Corporate Governance
7 Socially Responsible
Investment
Part 3: Directors
8 Directors and Board
Structure
9 Directors' Performance and
Renumeration
Part 4: International
Corporate Governance
10 Corporate Governance in
Continental Europe
11 Corporate Governance in
Central and Eastern Europe
12 Corporate Governance in
South East Asia
13 Corporate Governance in
India, South Africa and Brazil
14 Conclusions
206 pages