Corporate Governance: Principles and Issues

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors Offering a fresh look at the commonly accepted view of what constitutes good governance, Donald Nordberg explores the contexts of board decisions and draws upon his academic research and years of business and financial journalism in Europe, North America and Asia to provide a distinctive and pertinent contribution to the literature on corporate governance. The book: - Features 21 detailed case studies, drawn from international examples, to prompt discussion and analysis - Provides topical, up-to-date examples and evidence - Gives attention to the important question "What next for Corporate Governance?" Supporting features include: Case Study questions; "Agenda Point" boxes to provide further analysis and consideration on topical issues; Further readings; , featuring online resources. Visit the Companion Website at Introducing Corporate Governance The Problems of Corporate Governance PART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Theories of Corporate Governance Mechanisms of Corporate Governance Corporate Governance in a Global Economy Codes of Corporate Governance PART TWO: ISSUES ON THE BOARD'S AGENDA Issues within the Board Issues between Boards and Management Issues between Boards and Owners Issues between Owners Issues between the Company and Its Publics PART THREE: REPORTING, REBALANCING AND THE FUTURE Transparency The Universal Antiseptic Governance beyond Corporations An Unsettled and Unsettling Future?