Synopses & Reviews
Known for its international approach to corporate governance and its accessible nature, Corporate Governance has established itself as an invaluable text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Chris Mallin introduces the reader to the theories and development of corporate governance, before looking at owners and stakeholders and directors, all the time illustrating the theory with examples from the press and case studies. Corporate Governance also features a comprehensive section on international governance, including an examination of governance issues in China, India and Brazil.
Corporate governance has seen its profile increase because of the financial crisis and this updated edition addresses the changes that have been driven by this situation. Topical examples are included throughout to ensure that students can appreciate the relevance of good governance to their future careers.
The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which includes:
For students: fill in the blank questions, crosswords, updates on changes in corporate governance codes and practices, links to useful online resources, author's blog
For lecturers: PowerPoint presentations
Synopsis
Now in its second edition, this well-established text combines student-focused writing and pedagogy with an international scope on corporate governance. The text has a strong theoretical base and encompasses the latest developments in corporate governance, including globalization, emerging markets, and changes in corporate governance codes.
The new edition features an expanded section on international governance, with sections on governance issues in Continental Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and India, South Africa, and Brazil. These are placed in context in the concluding chapter, which discusses corporate governance internationally and why international issues are relevant to students.
Suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking a corporate governance course, the book engages students by drawing from a wealth of empirical, academic research. The text also contains excellent pedagogical features including topical case studies, thought provoking questions and exercises, useful chapter summaries and introductions, and helpful web links to an Online Resource Centre.
About the Author
Professor Christine Mallin is Professor of Corporate Governance and Finance, and the Founder and Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance Research, at Birmingham Business School, the University of Birmingham.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Part 1: Developments in Corporate Governance
2. Theoretical Aspects of Corporate Governance
3. Development of Corporate Governance Codes
Part 2: Owners and Stakeholders
4. Shareholders and Stakeholders
5. Family Owned Firms
6. Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Governance
7. Socially Responsible Investment
Part 3: Directors and Board Structure
8. Directors and Board Structure
9. Director's Performance and Renumeration
Part 4: International Corporate Governance
10. Corporate Governance in Continental Europe
11. Corporate Governance in Central and Eastern Europe
12. Corporate Governance in Asia Pacific
13. Corporate Governance in India, South Africa and Brazil
14. Conclusions