Description
Product ID: | 9783110666687 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Series: | The Alexandra Lajoux Corporate Governance Series |
Title: | Speaking Out on Governance |
Subtitle: | What Stakeholders Say About the Revolution |
Authors: | Author: Deborah Hicks Midanek |
Page Count: | 214 |
Subjects: | Management: leadership and motivation, Management: leadership & motivation, Corporate governance: role and responsibilities of boards and directors, Corporate governance |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book presents a range of viewpoints concerning the true role of the board of directors from a variety of perspectives using interviews of important and well-known experts who are members of boards of directors or who are in positions to influen Speaking Out on Governance presents a range of viewpoints concerning the role of today''s corporation and its board of directors. The author engages in candid discussion with subject matter experts including boardmembers, corporate attorneys, academics, institutional investors, regulators, and activists. These interviews of leading authorities in the corporate governance arena provide the reader with unique insight into the vitally important but often misunderstood role played by the board. Deborah Hicks Midanek discusses perspectives regarding what directors of businesses actually do and should do; the true motivations and concerns of the various parties seeking to influence corporate behavior; legal issues surrounding the board; and the key similarities and differences of opinion that may help improve effectiveness of all parties and increase board and director effectiveness. This book is essential reading for corporate directors and would-be directors, senior managers, attorneys, consultants and anyone interested in what drives organizational behavior. |
Imprint Name: | De Gruyter |
Publisher Name: | De Gruyter |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-05-18 |