Corporate governance / Christine A. Mallin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- Part One: Developments in Corporate Governance -- 2. Theoretical aspects of corporate governance -- 3. Development of corporate governance codes -- Part Two: Owners and Stakeholders -- 4. Shareholders and stakeholders -- 5. Family-owned firms -- 6. The role of institutional investors in corporate governance -- 7. Socially responsible investment -- Part Three: Directors and Board Structure -- 8. Directors and board structure -- 9. Directors' performance and remuneration -- Part Four: International Corporate Governance -- 10. Corporate governance in Continental Europe -- 11. Corporate governance in Central and Eastern Europe -- 12. Corporate governance in the Asia-Pacific -- 13. Corporate governance in South Africa, Egypt, India, and Brazil -- 14. Conclusions

The most accessible introduction to corporate governance, providing broad, international coverage, whilst illustrating real world governance in action. Written by leading subject expert Christine Mallin, Corporate Governance combines clear, accessible discussion of theory with a wealth of contemporary, global examples to introduce students to both the essential principles of the subject and how they apply in practice. In addition, broad coverage of international attitudes and approaches to governance allow students to develop a wider understanding of business issues in an increasingly globalized world. The complexities of socially responsible investment in Myanmar, the collapse of Carillion, L'Oral's celebrated sustainability programme, and the leadership problems at South Korea's Samsung are just some of the new and updated case studies for the sixth edition, ensuring examples are not just relevant but topical too. In addition, Financial Times articles reporting on issues and events as diverse as the gender pay gap, shareholder rebellions, and legal action on climate change accompany chapters, providing further real-life examples of theory in practice.