Corporate governance : a synthesis of theory, research, and practice /
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| Imprint: | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2010. |
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| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | The Robert W. Kolb series in finance Robert W. Kolb series in finance. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8155916 |
| Summary: | A detailed look at the importance of corporate governance in today's business world <p>The importance of corporate governance became dramatically clear at the beginning of the twenty-first century as a series of corporate meltdowns from managerial fraud, misconduct, and negligence caused a massive loss of shareholder wealth.</p> <p>As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance , this book provides a comprehensive view of the shareholder-manager relationship and examines the current state of governance mechanisms in mitigating the principal-agent conflict. This book also offers informed suggestions and predictions about the future direction of corporate governance.</p> Relies on recent research findings to provide guidance through the maze of theories and concepts Uses a structured approach to put corporate governance in perspective Addresses essential issues related to corporate governance including the idea of principal-agent conflict, role of the board of directors, executive compensation, corporate monitoring, proxy contests and corporate takeovers, and regulatory intervention <p>Corporate governance is an essential part of mainstream finance. If you need to gain a better understanding of this topic, look no further than this book.</p> |
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| Item Description: | Description based on print version record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0470877944 9780470877944 |
