Corporate Governance

The book covers the broad area of Corporate Governance (CG) and its constituents. It includes new and contemporary topics such as CG in family-controlled businesses, governance of multinational corporations, related party transactions and impact investing.

It is a blend of theory and practice, and presents cases old and new, from Maxwell to Tata Sons, from both the western and eastern hemisphere to facilitate the understanding of CG issues. The book brings together governance frameworks of different countries in one place. For instance, when 'appointment of auditors' is discussed the UK code, US laws, EU Audit legislation 2016 and Indian rules are covered. It includes latest and novel regulations such as CSR in India.

Discusses governance intricacies unique to family-run businesses, corporate groups and multinational companies Includes contemporary topics - Data Security, Related Party Transaction and Impact Investing Presents cases spread over 30 years from across the world, including many from Asia

Autorentext

Dr Shital Jhunjhunwala is a Professor at Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India. She has 25 years of industry and academic experience. She has been training corporate directors and senior executives for more than a decade. She is founder editor of the Indian Journal of Corporate Governance. Dr Jhunjhunwala has co-authored Diversity and the Effective Corporate Board.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Corporate Governance: An Introduction.- Chapter 2 Boards and Directors.- Chapter 3 Theoretical Perspectives of Corporate Governance.- Chapter 4 Internal Control, Financial Oversight and Risk Management.- Chapter 5 Global Corporate Governance Movement.- Chapter 6 Shareholders and Activism.- Chapter 7 Corporate Social Responsibility.- Chapter 8 Sustainable Development for Corporate Sustainability.- Chapter 9 Managing Conflict -Measures and Mechanism.- Chapter 10 Building Dynamic Board.- Chapter 11 Corporate Governance in Family Businesses.- Chapter 12 Corporate Governance Beyond Borders.