| Description |
xxix, 187 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Evolution of Modern Corporate Governance -- 2. Study Design -- 3. Descriptive Evidence -- 4. Analyzing Causal Effects -- 5. Conclusion - Where Are We Heading? Making Sense Out of Diversity |
| Summary |
"You man have heard of Enron, Worldcom, new activist investors, SOX, and corporate governance codes from around the world. You may have seen how this has impacted board work; how it has added one responsibility after another to the board's roster. If so, they you most certainly want to know how to overcome this formidable challenge. Using interviews from some 70 individuals in the world's top companies whose job it is to make corporate governance work, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of corporate governance and board processes. It is complemented with a comprehensive quantitative survey of 300 company secretaries worldwide. This book is a must for anyone wishing to capitalize on the wealth of experience of corporate governance professionals and to learn what it takes to improve corporate governance and board work."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Corporation secretaries.
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Corporate governance.
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Boards of directors.
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| Author |
Steger, Ulrich.
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Salzmann, Oliver, 1973-
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| LC no. |
2008015873 |
| ISBN |
0230515975 (alk. paper) |
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9780230515970 |
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