Corporate Governance : Theory and Practice /: Theory and Practice. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Carol Padgett.
• Authors: Padgett, Carol
• Contents: Cover; Contents; List of figures, boxes and tables; Preface; 1 The Scope and Nature of Corporate Governance; Learning objectives; Introduction; The definition and scope of corporate governance; Corporate governance systems; Are governance systems converging?; Plan of the book; Conclusion; Key points; Case Study: Measuring the strength of corporate governance; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 2 Ownership; Learning objectives; Introduction; The rights and responsibilities of shareholders; Ownership and control Shareholding patterns around the worldShareholders' motivation; Conclusion; Key points; Case Study L'Oréal: You're worth it, at least to Nestlé; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 3 The Board of Directors; Learning objectives; Introduction ; A brief history of boards; Stewardship theory; Law and the board -- the UK case; The role of the board; Unitary versus dual boards; The Chief Executive Officer and the chair of the board; Independent directors; Board subcommittees; Board evaluation; Conclusion; Key points Case Study: He's more than just a CEO, he's the Marks and Spencer chairman of the board: Sir Stuart RoseCase-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 4 Stakeholders; Learning objectives; Introduction; Theoretical background; Key stakeholding groups; Conclusion; Key points; Case Study: Supply-chain management and the real cost of fashion at Primark; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 5 Remuneration; Learning objectives; Introduction; Theoretical approaches to motivation and remuneration Remuneration in practiceConclusion; Key points; Case Study: Telstra: A wake-up call for a telecommunications; Case-study questions ; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 6 The Market for Corporate Control; Learning objectives; Introduction; Corporate underperformance and shareholder choice; The merger market; Hostile takeovers ; Private equity; Conclusion; Key points; Case Study: Bull-Dog Sauce: How to leave a nasty taste in the mouth of a potential acquirer; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 7 Regulation Learning objectivesIntroduction; Codes of corporate governance; The Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Conclusion; Key points; Case Study: Richard Scrushy and the accountability of the CEO under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References; Suggestions for further reading; 8 Communication and Disclosure; Learning objectives; Introduction; Communication with shareholders; Communication with stakeholders; Conclusion ; Key points; Case Study: Satyam Computer Services Ltd: The search for truth in corporate reporting; Case-study questions; Revision questions; References
• Publisher Details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Subjects: 658.4; Business Ethics; Business Ethics; Strategic Planning; Management; Corporate Governance; Finance; Economics, finance, business & management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning; Corporate governance; Strategic Planning; Management; Corporate Governance; Finance; Economics, finance, business & management; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137295484; 1137295481; 9780230357112; 0230357113
• Related ISBNs: 9780230229990; 0230229999
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.