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Informationen zum Autor Fred A. Kaen (Durham, NH) is Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the International Private Enterprise Center in the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics. He is a member of the American Finance Association and the Financial Management Association. Klappentext "Recent events have turned the spotlight on the issue of corporate accountability -- especially when it comes to protecting shareholder value. In the modern corporation, non-owners commonly manage day-to-day operations, and their decisions have a direct impact on the company’s overall value. But what can management do to positively impact share price and protect shareholder investment? A Blueprint for Corporate Governance is unique in that it addresses shareholder value from a managerial perspective. This important book covers all essential corporate governance issues from this angle, providing detailed information and insights on: * Contemporary asset pricing models, and how they can help managers determine optimal returns on shareholder funds * Financial structures and dividend policies designed to advance shareholder interests * Methods for executives, managers and boards of directors to work as one to enhance and increase shareholder value." Zusammenfassung Recent events have turned the spotlight on the issue of corporate accountability -- especially when it comes to protecting shareholder value. In the modern corporation, non-owners commonly manage day-to-day operations, and their decisions have a direct impact on the company's overall value. But what can management do to positively impact share price and protect shareholder investment? A Blueprint for Corporate Governance is unique in that it addresses shareholder value from a managerial perspective. This important book covers all essential corporate governance issues from this angle, providing detailed information and insights on: * Contemporary asset pricing models, and how they can help managers determine optimal returns on shareholder funds * Financial structures and dividend policies designed to advance shareholder interests * Methods for executives, managers and boards of directors to work as one to enhance and increase shareholder value. Inhaltsverzeichnis "Chapter 1: Corporate Governance: An Overview Chapter 2: The Governance Structure of American Corporations Chapter 3: Markets: Can You Trust Them? Chapter 4: Valuation Chapter 5: Corporate Governance Issues in Investment Decisions Chapter 6: Corporate Governance Issues and the Financing Decision Chapter 7: Corporate Governance Dividend Issues Chapter 8: Corporate Governance and Managerial Compensation Chapter 9: The Corporate Control Market Chapter 10: The Board of Directors and Shareholders Rights Chapter 11: Alternative Governance Systems: Germany and Japan" ...
