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The global financial crisis has led to more and more focus on
corporate governance and financial institutions. There has been
much coverage in the media about various corporate governance
related issues in banks and other financial institutions, such as
executive directors' remuneration and bankers' bonuses, board
composition and board diversity. This book, dedicated to the
corporate governance of banks and other financial institutions,
makes a timely and accessible contribution to the literature in
this area. The contributors are experts in their field with
in-depth knowledge of the various countries including Italy, the
UK, Germany, the US, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia and
Nigeria, plus a chapter on Islamic financial institutions, covered
in this book. Overall, the engagingly written chapters highlight
many of the shortcomings of corporate governance which have led to
financial scandals, whilst indicating areas where corporate
governance can be strengthened and improved. Adding depth and
accessibility to existing corporate governance books, this Handbook
is ideal as a teaching and learning tool for undergraduate and
postgraduate students. For directors and the general business and
wider stakeholder communities concerned with corporate governance,
it is an essential resource. Contributors: C.L. Ahmadjian, K.-J.
Chang, M.J. Conyon, F. Cuomo, H. Farag, L. He, H.-Y Liang, I. Love,
C.A. Mallin, C. Ogbechie, B. Okhunjanov, G. Pearson, S. Prigge,
R.F. Schiozer, O.K. Tam, P.R.S. Terra, A. Zattoni
The global financial crisis has led to more and more focus on
corporate governance and financial institutions. There has been
much coverage in the media about various corporate governance
related issues in banks and other financial institutions, such as
executive directors' remuneration and bankers' bonuses, board
composition and board diversity. This book, dedicated to the
corporate governance of banks and other financial institutions,
makes a timely and accessible contribution to the literature in
this area. The contributors are experts in their field with
in-depth knowledge of the various countries including Italy, the
UK, Germany, the US, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia and
Nigeria, plus a chapter on Islamic financial institutions, covered
in this book. Overall, the engagingly written chapters highlight
many of the shortcomings of corporate governance which have led to
financial scandals, whilst indicating areas where corporate
governance can be strengthened and improved. Adding depth and
accessibility to existing corporate governance books, this Handbook
is ideal as a teaching and learning tool for undergraduate and
postgraduate students. For directors and the general business and
wider stakeholder communities concerned with corporate governance,
it is an essential resource. Contributors: C.L. Ahmadjian, K.-J.
Chang, M.J. Conyon, F. Cuomo, H. Farag, L. He, H.-Y Liang, I. Love,
C.A. Mallin, C. Ogbechie, B. Okhunjanov, G. Pearson, S. Prigge,
R.F. Schiozer, O.K. Tam, P.R.S. Terra, A. Zattoni
'This book is a major advancement in the area of complexity and
corporate governance. By bringing together a range of leading
experts in the fields of complexity and corporate governance, this
book manages to knowledgeably wed the emerging field of complex
systems thinking with the more established area of corporate
governance. It brings a range of new and exciting concepts, such as
emergence, co-evolution and self-organisation, and integrates them
into an overarching and holistic understanding of corporate
governance that is a clear benefit to corporate actors and
stakeholders. The book is a major resource for both academic and
practitioner audiences.' - Robert Geyer, Lancaster University,
UK`Corporations are usually perceived through the lens of
traditional disciplines as creatures of law or as economic agents.
The absence of a single language of accountability has been
unsatisfactory to the point of contributing to the seeming endemic
failures of corporate governance. Corporate Governance and
Complexity Theory is a hugely important step forward in introducing
a new way of thinking about the impact of corporate power. Its
concluding words tell it all. ''The holistic approach adopted by
complexity theory consists of looking at all related entities, or
in this case all corporate governance actors, that interact and
influence each other, within the entire corporate governance
environment or corporate governance social ecosystem''. The theory
also offers a new interpretation of corporate governance, and thus
provides some novel insights. The book is well written, helpfully
organized and jargon free. It is exciting in concept and execution.
You will enjoy it.' - Robert Monks, Lens Governance Advisors<
This multidisciplinary book takes an innovative approach to
corporate governance by linking governance and complexity theory.
It provides important new insights into why governance systems are
failing and what may be done to improve this situation. A key issue
that scholars, practitioners and regulators of corporate governance
face is the complexity of the relationships between a company and
its shareholders, as well as its stakeholders and gatekeepers. The
authors, who are corporate governance specialists from a variety of
disciplines including law, finance and economics, propose an
innovative approach and key insights on corporate governance. In
the process they also address some significant gaps in the
literature and deal with methodological limitations. This new
approach uses concepts from complexity theory to deal with the
frequently complex relationships between the corporation and its
stakeholders and gatekeepers. The holistic approach to the study of
corporate governance will prove invaluable to academics and
postgraduate students in accounting, economics, finance, law or
complexity theory with an interest in corporate governance. This
book will be also prove to be an essential resource for regulators
and practitioners interested in corporate governance issues.
The second edition of this major Handbook provides a thoroughly
revised and extensive analysis of the development of corporate
governance across a broad range of countries including Australia,
China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa,
Spain, Turkey and the UK. Additional coverage in this second
edition includes Brazil, Hungary, Malaysia, and Norway. The
Handbook reveals that whilst the stage in the corporate governance
life cycle may vary from country to country, there are certain core
features that emerge such as the importance of transparency,
disclosure, accountability of directors and protection of minority
shareholders' rights. With contributions by leading academics and
practitioners in the field of corporate governance, the Handbook on
International Corporate Governance provides a comprehensive insight
into the evolution of corporate governance in countries with
diverse cultural, economic and legal systems.
This major Handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of the
development of corporate governance across a range of countries
including Australia, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia,
South Africa, Spain, Turkey and the UK. Whilst the stage in the
corporate governance life cycle may vary from country to country,
there are certain core features which emerge such as the importance
of transparency, disclosure, accountability of directors and
protection of minority shareholders' rights.With contributions by
leading academics and practitioners in the field of corporate
governance, the Handbook on International Corporate Governance
provides an eloquent insight into the evolution of corporate
governance in countries with diverse cultural, economic and legal
systems.
Corporate governance has become a global phenomenon. This book
highlights, through various case studies, how corporate governance
has evolved in a number of countries around the world. The
international cast of contributors, from varying professional
backgrounds including academics, lawyers and company directors,
focus on different regions around the globe, reflecting various
ownership structures, legal systems, and political and cultural
aspirations. Some of the case studies used include: Standard Life;
Telecom Italia; and Eskom. Academics, directors and practitioners
will find this book valuable for its insights into corporate
governance developments in different legal environments and
different business forms. It will also be immensely useful to
postgraduate and undergraduate students for the up-to-date case
studies on corporate governance, which will add depth and 'real
world' meaning to their studies.
The second edition of this major Handbook provides a thoroughly
revised and extensive analysis of the development of corporate
governance across a broad range of countries including Australia,
China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa,
Spain, Turkey and the UK. Additional coverage in this second
edition includes Brazil, Hungary, Malaysia, and Norway. The
Handbook reveals that whilst the stage in the corporate governance
life cycle may vary from country to country, there are certain core
features that emerge such as the importance of transparency,
disclosure, accountability of directors and protection of minority
shareholders' rights. With contributions by leading academics and
practitioners in the field of corporate governance, the Handbook on
International Corporate Governance provides a comprehensive insight
into the evolution of corporate governance in countries with
diverse cultural, economic and legal systems.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an area of increasing
global interest with companies taking CSR issues more seriously,
devoting more resources to such issues and acknowledging the
benefits of CSR activities. This insightful book provides a
comprehensive analysis of the development of CSR in a diverse range
of countries including the UK, Italy, Poland, Turkey, the USA, the
Middle East, Australia, Japan and Korea. Christine Mallin has
brought together leading experts from both academia and the
business world to provide fully up-to-date accounts of developments
in CSR from a range of legal, cultural and economic perspectives.
This timely resource will serve as an invaluable teaching and
resource tool for advanced students and academics and will provide
insights and guidance to the wider business community.
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