Author : Deborah Hicks Midanek
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110670003
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)
Book Synopsis Speaking Out on Governance by : Deborah Hicks Midanek
Download or read book Speaking Out on Governance written by Deborah Hicks Midanek and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speaking Out on Governance presents a range of viewpoints concerning the role of today’s corporation and its board of directors. The author engages in candid discussion with subject matter experts including boardmembers, corporate attorneys, academics, institutional investors, regulators, and activists. These interviews of leading authorities in the corporate governance arena provide the reader with unique insight into the vitally important but often misunderstood role played by the board. Deborah Hicks Midanek discusses perspectives regarding what directors of businesses actually do and should do; the true motivations and concerns of the various parties seeking to influence corporate behavior; legal issues surrounding the board; and the key similarities and differences of opinion that may help improve effectiveness of all parties and increase board and director effectiveness. This book is essential reading for corporate directors and would-be directors, senior managers, attorneys, consultants and anyone interested in what drives organizational behavior.