This book provides a comprehensive look at the history, the myth, the reality, and the future of corporate governance issues. It explains how the roles of shareholders, managers and directors have been transformed by the abuses and excesses of the takeover era, the exponential growth of the institutional investor, and the unprecedented ability of shareholders to find each other on the internet. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated. Changes include:Excerpts from NACD reports on board professionalism ...
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This book provides a comprehensive look at the history, the myth, the reality, and the future of corporate governance issues. It explains how the roles of shareholders, managers and directors have been transformed by the abuses and excesses of the takeover era, the exponential growth of the institutional investor, and the unprecedented ability of shareholders to find each other on the internet. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated. Changes include:Excerpts from NACD reports on board professionalism and CEO succession. Impact of the internet on shareholder communications and disclosure. New cases - Daimler-Benz: Dow-Jones: Saatchi & Saatchi: Furr's/Luby's: Mirror: Brazil: Political contributions (US/UK). Updated cases - Inc General Motors: Sears.Including numerous case studies and supplementary online material, this book is an indispensable resource for students of business, corporate finance, law, and public policy. For supplemental resources including full appendices visit www .blackwellpublishers.co.uk/monks
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780631222644.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
