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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.
List of contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
Part 1 Frameworks and Mechanisms 1
1 Defining Corporate Governance 3
2 The Impact of Corporate Governance Weaknesses and Failure 22
3 Corporate Governance Reform 41
4 The Role of Boards in Corporate Governance 61
5 The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Governance 88
6 The Role of Transparency, Audit, Internal Control and Risk Management in Corporate Governance 116
Part 2 Global Corporate Governance 143
7 An Introduction to Corporate Governance Systems Worldwide: Global Corporate Governance 145
8 A Reference Dictionary of Corporate Governance Systems: Global Corporate Governance 162
Part 3 Holistic Governance 193
9 Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Accountability 195
10 Responsible Investment 233
11 Future Directions for Corporate Governance and Accountability 267
Endnotes N-1
References R-1
Index I-1
Summary
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.
