Editorial Reviews
Professor Brian Cheffins, University of Cambridge
"Everyone interested in business issues should welcome the publication of a new edition of this first-rate text."
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Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive look at the history, the myth, the reality, and the future of corporate governance issues. It explains how roles of the shareholders, managers and directors have been transformed by the abuses and excesses of the takeover era, the exponential growth of the institutional investor, and the unprecedented ability of shareholders to find each other on the internet.
The second edition of this successful textbook has been extensively re-written and updated. Changes include: A complete reworking of the international chapter, including excerpts from OECD, Hemphill, Mckenzie, and World Bank reports plus comparisons of international corporate governance best practices. Excerpts from NACD reports on board professionalism and CEO succession. New in-depth case studies on Stone and Webster and Waste Management. Impact of the internet on shareholder communications and disclosure. New cases - Daimler-Benz; Dow-Jones; Saatchi & Saatchi; Furr's/Luby's; Mirror; Brazil; Political contributions (US/UK). Updated cases - Inc General Motors; Sears. Including numerous case studies and supplementary online material, this book is an indispensable resource for students of business, corporate finance, law, and public policy.
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Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance,Robert A. G. Monks,Nell Minow,Blackwell Publishers,155786490X,Accounting - General,Business / Economics / Finance,Business Policy Making,Business/Economics,Corporate governance,Leadership,United States
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