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Book Synopsis Corporate Governance by : H. Kent Baker
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by H. Kent Baker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at the importance of corporate governance in today's business world The importance of corporate governance became dramatically clear at the beginning of the twenty-first century as a series of corporate meltdowns from managerial fraud, misconduct, and negligence caused a massive loss of shareholder wealth. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, this book provides a comprehensive view of the shareholder-manager relationship and examines the current state of governance mechanisms in mitigating the principal-agent conflict. This book also offers informed suggestions and predictions about the future direction of corporate governance. Relies on recent research findings to provide guidance through the maze of theories and concepts Uses a structured approach to put corporate governance in perspective Addresses essential issues related to corporate governance including the idea of principal-agent conflict, role of the board of directors, executive compensation, corporate monitoring, proxy contests and corporate takeovers, and regulatory intervention Corporate governance is an essential part of mainstream finance. If you need to gain a better understanding of this topic, look no further than this book.
Book Synopsis Recent Technical Papers on Corporate Governance by : Dennis Wright Michaud
Download or read book Recent Technical Papers on Corporate Governance written by Dennis Wright Michaud and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During 2004, the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) posted nearly 200 draft and pre-published articles examining aspects of corporate governance on its website. This cluster of new work exceeded by scale that on the telecom collapse, the stock bubble, the overvalued dollar, and the Irish economic renaissance. The question is whether it is evidence that social science research follows what gets media attention, or whether it forms an organic whole attempting to advance towards a solution to the governance crisis. We develop an overview of that part of year 2004ņs corporate governance research that answers partially that question. Articles were evaluated on six factors: intent, hypothesis, sources, methodology, relevance and importance, on a score between zero and one for each factor, providing for a score between zero and six for each article. The articles were then clustered into four categories: 1) the role of the board in explaining the corporate governance crisis 2) the relationship of executive and director compensation and corporate governance 3) the effect of governance indices on firm performance 4) the market for corporate control. In order to test for the Ňorganic wholeň of this stream of literature we evaluated each cluster using the factors as common metrics. In our judgment, a small number of articles (30% of those with scores of six) made contributions to understanding and thus improving governance in 2004. In the first set of articles Uzun et al. found less fraud if boards are smaller and have a lower percentage of non-independent inside directors; public firms having independent directors on nominating and audit committees experience lower levels of fraud (those in the sample tested [1978-2001 period] were not subject to the current requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 [SOX] of an independent director to chair the audit committee; thus the results are somewhat dated). Agrawal and Chadha found that boards having independent directors with financial expertise (on the board or audit committee) were less likely to experience a Ňshockň (defined by the authors as a significant accounting restatement). Brown and Caylor found that seven of the metrics utilized by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), principally those related to director performance and senior management stock options, had an effect on firm performance. On the second set, Shi found that CEO compensation structure was related to the type of risk (general, industry, and firm specific) that management can be held accountable for. Kadan and Yang found a relationship between executive stock options and earnings management. Datta et al. argue that there is a relationship between managerial stock ownership and corporate debt maturity (shorter debt maturity subjects the firm to greater monitoring by the debt capital markets). Cohen et al. found that subsequent to the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), firms increased the fixed portion of executive compensation packages to compensate CEOs for the additional liability imposed on them by SOX. Moreover, CEOņs in the post-SOX environment were less likely to invest in R&D or long-term capital spending. Davila and Penalva found that stronger corporate governance is associated with higher proportion of equity in a CEOņs compensation package. On the third article set, Brown and Caylor found that a limited set of governance metrics explain firm performance. Minnick found that the quality of monitoring by the board was a factor driving corporate write-offs; well governed firms recognize write-offs earlier. On the fourth cluster of articles, Qiu found that when public pension ownership in a firm is high, corporate (post merger) performance in stronger. Wang found that block and higher institutional stock ownership (a governance mechanism) reduces corporate fraud and increases fraud detection. Bebchuk et al. find that the entrenchment index (developed from six ISS corporate governance variables) improves firm performance. Bebchuk et al. argue that internal barriers developed by management with the approval of the board constrain outside market governance forces. We also note two governance articles developed in 2004 that are based more on the extensive prior research by authors, rather than new empirical research. We refer to these as Type II articles in this paper. One article of interest by Jensen et al. posits a refinement of executive compensation that they believe will result in an improved performance metric to evaluate management. Shareholder value related to management performance should be measured by changes in earnings, incorporating cost of capital, rather than being measured solely by share price. The authors argue for the creation of bonus banks that allow for negative bonuses, thus holding management accountable for poor performance. Romano found that the development of SOX and derivative governance reforms was not grounded in empirical research. Romano argues that policy makers developed SOX rapidly in response to pressure from the public and media that was amplified by an election cycle. In our view, the articles by Jensen et al. and Romano provide the greatest contribution to our understanding of corporate governance. We believe that while many of the Type I (based on empirical research) articles provide answers to individual corporate governance factors (or sets of factors), they address only partial elements of a multivariate equation, rather than an organic whole, that would offer a solution to strengthen corporate governance.
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance Matters by : David F. Larcker
Download or read book Corporate Governance Matters written by David F. Larcker and published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may be taboo to say, but some groups in America do better than others. Mormons have recently risen to astonishing business success. Cubans in Miami climbed from poverty to prosperity in a generation. Nigerians earn doctorates at stunningly high rates. Indian and Chinese Americans have much higher incomes than other Americans; Jews may have the highest of all. Why do some groups rise? Drawing on groundbreaking original research and startling statistics, The Triple Package uncovers the secret to their success. A superiority complex, insecurity, impulse control—these are the elements of the Triple Package, the rare and potent cultural constellation that drives disproportionate group success. The Triple Package is open to anyone. America itself was once a Triple Package culture. It’s been losing that edge for a long time now. Even as headlines proclaim the death of upward mobility in America, the truth is that the oldfashioned American Dream is very much alive—butsome groups have a cultural edge, which enables them to take advantage of opportunity far more than others. • Americans are taught that everyone is equal, that no group is superior to another. But remarkably, all of America’s most successful groups believe (even if they don’t say so aloud) that they’re exceptional, chosen, superior in some way. • Americans are taught that self-esteem—feeling good about yourself—is the key to a successful life. But in all of America’s most successful groups, people tend to feel insecure, inadequate, that they have to prove themselves. • America today spreads a message of immediate gratification, living for the moment. But all of America’s most successful groups cultivate heightened discipline and impulse control. But the Triple Package has a dark underside too. Each of its elements carries distinctive pathologies; when taken to an extreme, they can have truly toxic effects. Should people strive for the Triple Package? Should America? Ultimately, the authors conclude that the Triple Package is a ladder that should be climbed and then kicked away, drawing on its power but breaking free from its constraints. Provocative and profound, The Triple Package will transform the way we think about success and achievement.
Book Synopsis Governance in the Digital Age by : Brian Stafford
Download or read book Governance in the Digital Age written by Brian Stafford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the #1 text in the human computer Interaction field! This book seeks to chart the technology-fueled changes taking place in the field of corporate governance and describes the impact these changes are having on boards and the enterprises they govern. It also describes what the future could look like once companies truly embrace the power of technology to change governance. Additionally, this book will provide a set of "suggested action steps" for companies and their boards focused on ways they can leverage technology tools to enhance governance immediately. Through a review of the latest governance research, interviews with key thought leaders, and case studies of enterprises that have embraced governance technology, readers will be armed with new insights and approaches they can take to enhance the work of their boards and senior leaders to reach new levels of performance. Explains how to use design and evaluation techniques for developing successful interactive technologies Demonstrates, through many examples, the cognitive, social and affective issues that underpin the design of these technologies Provides thought-provoking design dilemmas and interviews with expert designers and researchers Uses a strong pedagogical format to foster understanding and enjoyment An accompanying website contains extensive additional teaching and learning material including slides for each chapter, comments on chapter activities, and a number of in-depth case studies written by researchers and designers.
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance by : Sabri Boubaker
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Sabri Boubaker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current crisis has rocked the financial system worldwide and has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the existing regulatory regime. Thousands of firms have gone bankrupt and many financial institutions were bailed out by governments. The effects of the crisis have shaken emerging and developing markets alike and have not spared neither small nor large businesses. Many scholars and practitioners attribute the roots of the crisis to failures and weaknesses in the way corporate governance has been practiced since the mid-1990s. Lax board oversight of top management, short-termism and self-interested behavior have been fingered as the culprits behind recent financial turmoil. This book highlights the recent developments and new trends in corporate governance. The eighteen chapters, written by leading academics and experts, can assist corporate executives, governance bodies, investors, market regulators, and policymakers in having a global picture of major corporate governance issues. This book highlights the recent developments and new trends in corporate governance. The eighteen chapters, written by leading academics and experts, can assist corporate executives, governance bodies, investors, market regulators, and policymakers in having a global picture of major corporate governance issues.
Book Synopsis Comparative Corporate Governance by : Klaus J. Hopt
Download or read book Comparative Corporate Governance written by Klaus J. Hopt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 1304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book goes back to a symposium held at the Max Planck Institute for Foreign Private and Private International Law in Hamburg on May 15-17 1997"--P. [v].
Book Synopsis International Corporate Governance After Sarbanes-Oxley by : Paul Ali
Download or read book International Corporate Governance After Sarbanes-Oxley written by Paul Ali and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Sabanes-Oxley Act has been one of the most significant developments in corporate and securities regulation since the New Deal. This collection of important articles would be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand Sabanes-Oxley's far-reaching effects on corporate governance in the United States and elsewhere." —Jesse Fried, coauthor of Pay Without Performance: The Unfulfilled Promise of Executive Compensation and Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley "The editors have assembled the latest cutting-edge research on international corporate governance by respected academics in this field. In this handbook, the editors deal with all aspects of the significant legislative changes to corporate governance regulation. It introduces the reader to the new rules that will certainly improve the reliability and the accuracy of disclosures made by corporations. The book comes at the right moment with the recent scandals such as Enron, which will educate all readers especially shareholders of corporate stock." —Komlan Sedzro, Professor of Finance, University of Quebec at Montreal "Today, corporate governance is a topic at the center of public policy debate in most industrialized countries. The range of concerns; the variety of approaches; and their tendency to converge in some areas or diverge in others (not always in the right directions) are emphatically demonstrated by these essays. There is material here of enormous interest for scholars of comparative law and economic regulation. And significantly, the presentation of essays from legal, financial, and regulatory viewpoints demonstrates the growing practical as well as theoretical utility of interdisciplinary work in this area. Professors Ali and Gregoriou are to be warmly congratulated for their skill and initiative in assembling an important publication, as well as for their own contributions to interdisciplinary scholarship." —R. P. Austin, BA, LLM (Sydney), DPhil (Oxon), Supreme Court of New South Wales "This very international collection emphasizes the economic line of descent, while including legal and socio-legal contributions. It fills a very important gap in our empirical knowledge of corporate governance. It is accessible and comprehensive and will greatly assist readers from all relevant disciplines, who are trying to discern the shape of corporate governance as a mature field." —Dimity Kingsford Smith, Professor of Law, University of New South Wales
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance and Accountability by : Jill Solomon
Download or read book Corporate Governance and Accountability written by Jill Solomon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis A History of Corporate Governance around the World by : Randall K. Morck
Download or read book A History of Corporate Governance around the World written by Randall K. Morck and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many Americans, capitalism is a dynamic engine of prosperity that rewards the bold, the daring, and the hardworking. But to many outside the United States, capitalism seems like an initiative that serves only to concentrate power and wealth in the hands of a few hereditary oligarchies. As A History of Corporate Governance around the World shows, neither conception is wrong. In this volume, some of the brightest minds in the field of economics present new empirical research that suggests that each side of the debate has something to offer the other. Free enterprise and well-developed financial systems are proven to produce growth in those countries that have them. But research also suggests that in some other capitalist countries, arrangements truly do concentrate corporate ownership in the hands of a few wealthy families. A History of Corporate Governance around the World provides historical studies of the patterns of corporate governance in several countries-including the large industrial economies of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States; larger developing economies like China and India; and alternative models like those of the Netherlands and Sweden.
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance, Finance and the Technological Advantage of Nations by : Andrew Tylecote
Download or read book Corporate Governance, Finance and the Technological Advantage of Nations written by Andrew Tylecote and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-19 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Gunnar Myrdal Prize 2010. This prize is awarded annually for the best monograph, on a theme broadly in accord with the EAEPE (European Association for Evolutionary Political Economy) Theoretical Perspectives. There is much debate regarding which countries’ economies have the best economic systems to encourage economic growth and technological change. This book is a major contribution to this discussion, connecting the fields of corporate governance and finance with the field of innovation and technology and analysing the ways in which countries’ systems of corporate governance affect firms’ ability to meet the technological challenges of different sectors. Tylecote and Visintin combine incisive analysis with empirical studies systems of corporate governance in the US, Europe, East Asia and China, demonstrating how these systems vary and how the demands on those who control and finance industry are changing. The authors argue that while certain types of system have worked for particular sectors, the technological revolution through which we are passing demands innovation in corporate governance and finance. Indeed, this book goes some way in challenging accepted views of best practise in corporate governance and finance, showing how structures and rules intended to advance ‘shareholder value’ may undermine it by inhibiting technological change. This book will be very interesting reading for students and researchers engaged with corporate governance and national business systems, as well as those interested in systems of innovation.
Book Synopsis Challenges and Opportunities of Corporate Governance Transformation in the Digital Era by : Kuznetsov, Mikhail Yevgenievich
Download or read book Challenges and Opportunities of Corporate Governance Transformation in the Digital Era written by Kuznetsov, Mikhail Yevgenievich and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While corporate governance has been a successful concept throughout the centuries, it is in question whether this concept can remain sustainable in the digital era and during a time of technological and managerial disruption. Under the pressure of new economic, social, and ecologic challenges, it is vital to understand how this concept needs to transform. Challenges and Opportunities of Corporate Governance Transformation in the Digital Era is an essential reference source that discusses concepts, trends, and forecasts of corporate governance and examines its transformation under the pressure of new technologies and economic changes. Featuring research on topics such as corporate identity, e-commerce, and cost management, this book is ideally designed for corporate leaders, managers, executives, business professionals, consultants, professors, researchers, and students.
Book Synopsis Transforming Governance by : Maria Aluchna
Download or read book Transforming Governance written by Maria Aluchna and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transforming Governance: New Values, New Systems in the New Business Environment, edited by Maria Aluchna and Güler Aras addresses the current state, as well as the development of corporate governance and its perceived tasks and functions, in response to the changing market and regulatory environment. Divided into three parts, the book firstly addresses the variety of theoretical approaches. The inefficiencies, scandals and crises as well as the significant shortcomings and current criticism of shareholder value provide a new setting and theoretical assumptions for the purpose and role of corporate governance in the economy and society. The second section of the book goes on to discuss the forces which lead to the changing corporate governance paradigm, as companies are expected to incorporate not only shareholders but also stakeholders expectations and report and improve upon social and environmental performance. The focus of this section is to present the impact of stakeholders, the requirement for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, as well as the increasing importance of women in management and their participation at corporate board level. Section Three contains corporate governance case studies within various organizational and institutional settings; including the case of family companies, social enterprises/benefit corporations, sustainable companies and emerging markets. The book's contributors comprise both researchers and business experts addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions.
Book Synopsis Comparative Corporate Governance by : Afra Afsharipour
Download or read book Comparative Corporate Governance written by Afra Afsharipour and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research handbook provides a state-of-the-art perspective on how corporate governance differs between countries around the world. It covers highly topical issues including corporate purpose, corporate social responsibility and shareholder activism.
Book Synopsis Chinese Corporate Governance by : Yong Kang
Download or read book Chinese Corporate Governance written by Yong Kang and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As China has aligned itself more closely with the international economy, it has also sought to adopt more Western-style corporate governance mechanisms. This report provides an overview of overview of corporate governance mechanisms in China, as well as an examination of continuing challenges and policy implications.
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance in China by : Wei'an Li
Download or read book Corporate Governance in China written by Wei'an Li and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great progress has been achieved for the structural reform in China enterprises for the past one and a half decades. Along with the reform, the corporate governance structure has been established accordingly. The Chinese Corporate Governance Index (CCGINK) is a useful tool to objectively observe and analyze shareholder behavior, board execution, management incentive and restriction, supervisory committee operation, information disclosure and stakeholders’ interest protection, and is helpful in diagnosing issues that may arise during corporate operations. The CCGINK provides guidance for improvement of corporate governance, and can be used to enhance the sustainable development of corporations.—Chen Qing-Tai, Vice Director, Economic Committee, National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Former Vice Director of Development and Research Center of the State Council Dean, Public Administration School of Tsinghua University The phenomenal growth of China's capital markets during the past decade belies the fact that Chinese companies have only gradually adopted modern corporate governance structures. Professor Li’s book offers a candid and timely assessment of the quality of the governance mechanisms they employ including the factors that influence their quality and how they relate to subsequent corporate performance. A proper understanding is critical for global investors with an interest in China's markets and for scholars who seek to disentangle corporate governance theory and practice in a fascinating market place. —G. Andrew Karolyi, Charles R. Webb Professor of Finance The Ohio State University Corporate governance is a vital issue that China listing companies and enterprises has to deal with. This book reports an important investigation on the subject of corporate governance. As a major result of the study, a series of governance indices conforming to China’s situation were proposed in the book. The author of the book hence received the Award of Outstanding Contribution in Chinese Enterprise Management, and I was very pleased to preside the ceremony to present him with this prestigious award. —Cheng Si-Wei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, Vice President of Fudan Management Award Foundation Corporate governance issues are important around the world. The ability of a firm to raise capital, to align with partners, and ultimately, to sell products and services to customers, all depend, to some extent, on the quality of corporate governance. This is why the research reported here is so important. That it focuses on corporate governance among Chinese corporations makes it all the more important. With only a limited history of publicly-traded firms, Chinese firms are inventing—right now—the kinds of corporate governance they will need to compete in global markets. It is hard to imagine a more timely research endeavor. —Jay B. Barney, Professor and Chase Chair for Excellence in Corporate Strategy, The Ohio Stae University
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance Matters by : David Larcker
Download or read book Corporate Governance Matters written by David Larcker and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Definitive Guide to High-Performance Corporate Governance Fully updated for the latest research, trends, and regulations, Corporate Governance Matters, Third Edition, offers comprehensive and objective information for everyone seeking to improve corporate governance—from directors to institutional investors to policymakers and researchers. To help you design highly effective governance, David Larcker and Brian Tayan thoroughly examine current options, reviewing what is and isn't known about their impact on organizational performance. Throughout, they take a strictly empirical and non-ideological approach that reflects rigorous statistical and research analysis and real-life examples. They address issues ranging from board structure, processes, operations, and functional responsibilities to institutional investors, outside stakeholders, and alternative forms of governance. New discussions of: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activity and ratings Stakeholder interests CEO activism CEO misbehavior Cybersecurity risks Extensively revised coverage of: Executive compensation Leadership and succession planning Director recruitment, evaluation, turnover, and more The authors' balanced approach provides useful tools for making better, more informed decisions on governance.
Book Synopsis Corporate Governance and Accountability by : Jill Solomon
Download or read book Corporate Governance and Accountability written by Jill Solomon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent examples of massive corporate failures, such as Enron, have highlighted the need to reform corporate governance at an international level. The importance of effective corporate governance for corporate success, as well as for social welfare, cannot be overstated. Corporate Governance and Accountability has been written to provide readers with an up-to-date summary of both theory and practice in the area. Features: Provides a full discussion of corporate governance issues taking the broadest view of the corporate governance agenda. Draws on the extensive and original research carried out by the authors and demonstrates the close relationship between academic research and professional practice. Contains numerous contemporary illustrations and case studies, including a chapter dedicated to the collapse of Enron. Focuses on the relevance of corporate governance reform throughout the world. Highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility to companies and institutional investors from a corporate governance perspective. Includes an appendix containing the Combined Code on Corporate Governance issued by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2003. Corporate Governance and Accountability has been written as a core textbook for students taking undergraduate and MBA courses in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. A website containing answers to end of chapter questions for lecturers can be found at www.wileyeurope.com/go/solomon
