Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices

Contents: Preface. 1. Corporate Governance. 2. Basics of corporate management. 3. Corporate behavior. 4. Modern corporate strategy. 5. Communication in corporate management. 6. Corporate social responsibility. 7. Corporate finance. 8. Business acumen and leadership. 9. Basic principles of effective communication. 10. Business briefing systems. Bibliography. Index.

Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. Corporate governance essentially involves balancing the interests of the many stakeholders in a company-these include its shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers’ government and the community. Since corporate governance also provides the framework for attaining a company’s objectives, it encompasses practically every sphere of management, from action plans and internal controls to performance measurement and corporate disclosure. This textbook provides a comprehensive understanding of the major aspects of corporate governance. It provides an overview of theories, models, processes and issues which make up this constantly developing subject area. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students and all those involved in the field will find this book valuable in their study and work.