Corporate governance /
Christine A. Mallin.
- International edition
- United Kingdom : Oxford University press, c2016.
- xviii, 343 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents;
PART ONE: Corporate governance, owners, and stakeholders Introduction Theories associated with the development of corporate governance Agency theory Separation of ownership and control Transaction cost economics (TCE) etc.
2. Evolution of corporate governance codes The growth in corporate governance codes Corporate governance in the UK Influential corporate governance codes Cadbury report (1992) OECD principles of corporate governance (1999) as revised (2004) World bank etc.
3. Shareholders and stakeholders Shareholders and stakeholders Stakeholder groups Guidance on shareholders' and stakeholders' interests Roles of shareholders and stakeholders
4. Family-owned firms Introduction Ownership structures around the world Family-owned firms and governance Smaller quoted companies Unlisted companies
5. The role of institutional investors' in corporate governance Introduction Growth of institutional investors Influence of institutional investors Stewardship Development of guidance on institutional investors' responsibilities. etc.
PART TWO: Directors and board structure 6. Directors and board structure Introduction Unitary board versus dual board The UK corporate governance code The board of directors Roles of the board etc.
7. Directors' performance and remuneration The directors' remuneration debate Key elements of directors' remuneration Role of the remuneration committee Role of remuneration consultants Performance measures etc.
PART THREE: International corporate governance 8. Corporate governance in the Asia-Pacific Introduction Japan South Korea Malaysia Singapore etc.
9. Corporate governance in South Africa, Egypt, India, and Brazil Introduction South Africa Egypt India Brazil
10. Corporate governance in Europe Background Germany Denmark France Italy Convergence of divergence