
Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance
Cambridge University Press
Published on 28. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-521-61783-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance aims at providing a concise presentation of key topics and emerging themes in corporate governance. The text provides both law and business students, as well as practitioners of law and management, with an easy-to-follow explanation and analysis of key corporate governance principles. The book consists of five different parts: Part One introduces the reader to the meaning of the concept 'corporate governance'; Part Two focuses on corporate governance in Australia; Part Three discusses board and committee structures and risk management policies; auditors and audits; and an overview of directors' duties and liabilities; Part Four adds an international perspective to corporate governance (US, UK, Germany); Part Five deals with some policy issues and possible future developments and possible corporate governance trends.
Reviews / Votes
' ... in terms of its coverage and research of the subject and the wealth of practical detail, particularly in respect of Australia, this book has no competitor, and is a welcome and timely resource.' HeinOnlineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
3 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
621 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-61783-3 (9780521617833)
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Jean Jacques Du Plessis | Anil Hargovan | Mirko Bagaric
Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance
Book
02/2011
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€80.59
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Persons
Author
Deakin University, Victoria
Deakin University, Victoria
Deakin University, Victoria
Content
1. The concept 'corporate governance' and essential corporate governance principles; 2. Stakeholders in corporate governance; 3. Board functions and board structures; 4. Types of company directors and officers; 5. Corporate governance in Australia - background and business initiatives; 6. Regulation of corporate governance; 7. The role of the regulators: ASX and ASIC; 8. Clerp 9 reforms to the Corporations Act; 9. Implementation of the ASX best practice recommendations: charters, policies and codes; 10. Auditors and audits; 11. Directors' duties and liability; 12. Corporate governance in selected jurisdictions and the OECD principles of corporate governance; 13. The case for enhanced shareholder participation in corporate decision-making; 14. The ethical obligations of corporations; 15. Reflections of contemporary corporate governance and its future direction.