Corporate Governance and Accountability

Jill Solomon

John Wiley & Sons, Oct 19, 2020 - Business & Economics - 336 pages

Corporate Governance and Accountability presents students with a complete and current survey of the latest developments involving how a company is directed and controlled. Providing a broad research-based perspective, this comprehensive textbook examines global corporate governance systems, the role and responsibilities of the directorate, and the frameworks designed to ensure effective corporate accountability for stakeholders. A holistic approach to the subject enables students to develop a well-rounded knowledge of corporate governance theory and practice, policy documents, academic research, and current debates, issues, and trends.

Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive view of the corporate governance agenda features fully revised content that reflects new research and global developments in codes of practice and governance and accountability mechanisms. In-depth chapters contain numerous real-world case studies and compelling debate and discussion topics, exploring corporate transparency, social responsibility, boardroom diversity, shareholder activism, and many other timely issues.

Contents

• PART 1: 3
• The Impact of Corporate Governance Weaknesses and Failure: 22
• 2008: 32
• Questions for Reflection and Discussion: 40
• The Hampel Report 1998: 46
• The Stewardship Code 2010: 52
• Introducing the Arga: 54
• Chapter Summary: 60
• Research into the Role of NonExecutive Directors: 70
• What Else Can Contribute to Board Effectiveness?: 81
• Questions for Reflection and Discussion: 87
• The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Governance: 88
• The Growth of Institutional Investor Activism: 97
• Engagement and Dialogue: 106
• Chapter Summary: 115
• Corporate Governance and Risk in the Wake of the Financial Crisis: 124
• GLOBAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: 143
• Andean Corporate Governance Code 2004: 157
• Australia: 163
• Egypt: 169
• Ireland: 174
• New Zealand: 180
• Sri Lanka: 187
• Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Accountability: 195
• Sustainability Reporting: 212
• Assurance of Social Environmental Sustainability and Integrated Reporting: 219
• Governance in Public and ThirdSector Organizations: 225
• Chapter Summary: 232
• United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment UNPRI Now PRI: 238
• The Drivers of Responsible Investment: 244
• 11: 267
• Endnotes: 277
• Endnotes: 295

Bibliographic information

• Title: Corporate Governance and Accountability
• Author: Jill Solomon
• Edition: 5
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2020
• ISBN: 1119561205, 9781119561200
• Length: 336 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Corporate Governance; Business & Economics / Management