Corporate governance
Subtitle: a practical guide to the legal frameworks and international codes of practice
By: Alan Calder.
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9780749448172
Subjects: Corporate governance -- Law and legislation; International business enterprises -- Law and legislation; Corporate governance -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain
Description: "Studies have shown that share price is often linked to the effective governance or otherwise of the company itself, providing board members and managers with a strong financial incentive to maintain effective corporate governance practices. Yet what may constitute good governance will vary in different countries and companies, and there is no "one size fits all" model of corporate governance." "Corporate Governance will help you to become familiar with the principles and practice of good governance appropriate to your company, enabling you to uphold the standards that will improve your corporate reputation while providing reassurance to marker regulators." "For directors of companies of all sizes, this book is essential reading and will answer all your questions on what good corporate governance means for you, your company's reputation and its share price."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Corporate governance : the historical background; title: Corporate governance in the United States; title: Corporate governance in the European Union; title: Corporate governance in the United Kingdom : the statutory framework; title: Corporate governance in the United Kingdom : the non-statutory framework; title: The listing rules and the combined code on corporate governance; title: Duties of directors; title: The board; title: The company secretary; title: Directors' remuneration; title: The combined code and financial reporting; title: Risk management; title: Internal control and the Turnbull guidance; title: The audit and auditors; title: The audit committee; title: Relations with shareholders; title: Corporate governance in the UK public sector; title: IT governance; title: Corporate social responsibility.