An authoritative analysis of corporate governance, written by one of the world's leading academics on the subject. Includes - (i) Clear three-part structure logically introduces the theories, policies, and practical applications of the subject. (ii) Numerous international case studies illustrate corporate governance in real-world organizations such as Tata, Alphabet, and Sports Direct. (iii) A dedicated chapter on 'Corporate governance around the world' provides a comparative perspective and evaluates the impact of culture on governance in regions such as North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. (iv) A range of learning features, including corporate governance in action boxes, projects, exercises, and self-test questions support and develop the reader's understanding. (v) Accompanied by a range of online support, including updates on the cases in the book and new web links to further content for students as well as additional case studies, PowerPoint slides, group activities, and access to teaching notes for adopting lecturers. Table of Contents Part 1: Principles 1: Corporate governance: A frontier subject 2: Governance and management 3: Theories, philosophies, and concepts of corporate governance 4: The governance partnership: Investors, companies, and directors 5: The regulatory framework 6: Models of corporate governance Part 2: Policies 7: Functions of the board 8: The governance of corporate risk 9: The board and business ethics 10: The governance of listed companies 11: The governance of non-listed corporate entities 12: Corporate governance around the world Part 3: Practices 13: Board membership: Directors' appointment, roles, and remuneration 14: Board leadership: The reality of the boardroom 15: Board activities: Corporate governance in practice 16: Board effectiveness: Building better boards 17: Board evaluation: Reviewing directors and boards 18: Corporate governance: The next thirty years
