Corporate Governance: A Synthesis of Theory, Research, and Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470499133 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 676 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book also offers informed suggestions and predictions about the future direction of corporate governance.Relies on recent research findings to provide guidance through the maze of theories and conceptsUses a structured approach to put corporate governance in perspectiveAddresses essential issues related to corporate governance including the idea of principal-agent conflict, role of the board of directors, executive compensation, corporate monitoring, proxy contests and corporate takeovers, and regulatory interventionCorporate governance is an essential part of mainstream finance. Kolb Series in Finance, this book provides a comprehensive view of the shareholder-manager relationship and examines the current state of governance mechanisms in mitigating the principal-agent conflict. If you need to gain a better understanding of this topic, look no further than this book.. A detailed look at the importance of corporate governance in today's business worldThe importance of corporate governance became dramatically clear at the beginning of the twenty-first century as a series of corporate meltdowns from managerial fraud, misconduct, and negligence caused a massive loss of shareholder wealth.As part of the Robert W
From the Inside FlapThe importance of corporate governance became dramatically clear at the beginning of the twenty-first century as a series of corporate meltdowns from managerial fraud, misconduct, and negligence caused a massive loss of shareholder wealth. The book:Presents a brief history of corporate governance, details the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance, and discusses the separation of ownership and controlExamines the various aspects of internal governance including the role of the board of directors, as well as reviews the importance of compensation, equity ownership structure, and turnover as internal control mechanismsExplores numerous external governance devices from non-executive to non-equity shareholders,and addresses the role that accounting, legal, and regulator
Victory said Useful Resource. This is a compendium of Useful Resource This is a compendium of 30 essays by different authors covering many aspects of corporate governance---from types of governance to relation between governance and performance to governance and ethics to governance and accountability. The volume has value in demonstrating the many dimensions of the topic, raising a host of important issues and citing a broad array of sources. As with any volume of essays. 0 essays by different authors covering many aspects of corporate governance---from types of governance to relation between governance and performance to governance and ethics to governance and accountability. The volume has value in demonstrating the many dimensions of the topic, raising a host of important issues and citing a broad array of sources. As with any volume of essays. "Outstanding resource" according to Howard D. Sherman. This is an extremely impressive collection concerning both the theory and practice of corporate governnace, a discipline that's inherently complex. I was impressed with the range of topics and choice of contributors, many of whom are quite prominent in the field. I expect this will become a vital resource to both the novice and experts alike.Howard Sherman, Executive Director, GovernanceMetrics Internat. Comprehensive and Impressive Resource Corporate governance practices have certainly come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. This book provides not only a history of governance theory but also has some essential "best practices" forward looking information. Editors Baker and Anderson have done a great job. The book is an important (and much needed) addition to the library of governance practitioners, academics, students and related p
He currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Finance and Real Estate. Professor Baker is recognized as one of the most prolific authors in finance during the past fifty years. He has published extensively in leading academic and professional finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Portfolio Manag