1. The Genesis of Corporate Governance -- 2. Code Consequences for UK Boards -- 3. The Board Task -- 4. Board Membership -- 5. The Chairman and Board Structure -- 6. Taking the Chair -- 7. The Chairman and the Chief Executive -- 8. The Chairman and the Top Team -- 9. Representing the Company -- 10. Corporate Social Responsibility -- 11. Issues for Chairmen -- 12. The Governance Agenda -- 13. Summing-up -- App. The Character of the Company
Summary
Corporate governance has become a major issue in business. This text reflects on issues of corporate governance and chairmanship, drawing on the author's own business and policy-making experience