Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part. One. Principles. 1. A subject whose time has come -- 2. Governance and management -- 3. Theories and philosophies of corporate governance -- 4. The governance partnership: investors, companies, and directors -- 5. The regulatory framework -- 6. Models of corporate governance

Part Two. Policies -- 7. Functions of the board -- 8. The governance of corporate risk -- 9. Corporate social responsibility and sustainability -- 10. The governance of listed companies -- 11. The governance of private companies and other corporate entities -- 12. Corporate governance around the world

Part Three. Practices. 13. Board Membership: directors' appointment, roles, and remuneration -- 14. Board Leadership: The reality of the boardroom -- 15. Board Activities: corporate governance in practice -- 16. Board Effectiveness: building better boards -- 17. Board Evaluation: reviewing directors and boards -- 18. The Future of Corporate Governance

Appendices. Corporate governance codes around the world -- Answers to end of chapter self-test questions.

"The book is divided into three clear parts that firstly outline the models and principles of governance, before analysing corporate policy, codes, and practice. International case studies provide real-world examples and a chapter dedicated to global corporate governance illustrates regulation in such diverse regions as Brazil, Russia, the Middle East, and North Africa. This comparative perspective ensures students are able to evaluate the importance of culture in various attitudes togovernance. In addition, self-test questions, with solutions provided at the end of the text, enable the reader to directly test their knowledge and assess their progress throughout"--Publisher.