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Informationen zum Autor Ken Rushton is a former Director of Listing! Financial Services Authority and Company Secretary ICI. Klappentext A fresh look at the practical benefits of good corporate governance written by experienced practitioners. Zusammenfassung This book goes beyond the 'what and how' of corporate governance to explore the impact and benefits of good governance for companies and their investors. The book looks to dispel the belief that governance is a burden on companies by demonstrating the contribution it makes to board effectiveness and performance. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. The role of the board Sir Geoffrey Owen; 2. The role of the chairman Ken Rushton; 3. The role of the non-executive director Murray Steele; 4. The role of the company secretary David Jackson; 5. The role of the shareholder Peter Montagnon; 6. The role of the regulator Sir Bryan Nicholson; 7. Directors' duties Charles Mayo; 8. What sanctions are necessary? Keith Johnston and Will Chalk; 9. Regulatory trends and their impact on corporate governance Stilpon Nestor; 10. Corporate governance and performance: the missing links Colin Melvin and Hans-Christoph Hirt; 11. Is the UK model working? Simon Lowe.
