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Corporate Governance and Ethics
ISBN 9780471738008
Autor: Zabihollah Rezaee
Wydawca: Wiley
Dostępność: 3-6 tygodni
Cena: 789,60 zł
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ISBN13: |
9780471738008 |
ISBN10: |
047173800X |
Autor: |
Zabihollah Rezaee |
Oprawa: |
Paperback |
Rok Wydania: |
2008-07-04 |
Numer Wydania: |
1st Edition |
Ilość stron: |
464 |
Wymiary: |
235x190 |
Tematy: |
KF |
“The time has come for business schools—supported by AACSB International—to renew and revitalize their commitment to the centrality of ethical responsibility at both the individual and corporate levels in preparing business leaders for the twenty–first century.”—Ethics Education Task Force of the AACSB
The First Comprehensive Guide to a Critical Aaspect of Business Today.
In today’s global business environment, no business education is complete without a thorough understanding of—and commitment to—corporate governance and ethical conduct. This comprehensive primer will help you gain insight into the main themes, concepts, and issues relating to corporate governance and business ethics from historical, global, institutional, commercial, best practices, and regulatory perspectives.
With this book, you’ll gain insight into the responsibility of business in society; ethical decision making and how to practice it; how to be an ethical leader; and how to practice corporate governance. The three sections of the book inform you about:The free market system and businessThe importance of financial information to investors and the capital markets, and the emergence of corporate governance and business ethics practice and education.The roles and responsibilities of participants in the oversight, managerial, compliance, auditing, advisory, and monitoring functions of corporate governance.Emerging trends in corporate governance and business ethics education
Effective corporate governance assists management in better running its organization; promotes vigilant oversight by the board of directors; encourages shareholders to take an active role in monitoring their organizations; aids gatekeepers in fulfilling their professional duties; and improves public trust in the organization’s affairs and performance.
Cover
ing all the oversight functions of corporate governance as well as state and federal laws, listing standards, and best practices worldwide, this book will prepare you to incorporate good governance and ethical conduct into your business career.
Spis treści:
Part One Private Enterprise and Public Trust.
Chapter 1. The Free Market System and Business.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
The Free Enterprise System and Capital Markets.
Public Trust and Investor Confidence.
The Role and Responsibility of Business in Society.
The First Tier: Investors.
The Second Tier: Creditors.
The Third Tier: Others.
The Role of Financial Information in the Capital Markets.
Introduction to Corporate Governance.
Corporate Culture and Integrity.
Corporate Accountability.
Introduction to Business Ethics.
Classroom Implications of this Book.
Summary.
Key Terms.
Review Questions.
Discussion Questions.
Notes.
Chapter 2. Corporate Governance.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
Definition of Corporate Governance.
Aspects of Corporate Governance.
Shareholder Aspect.
Stakeholder Aspect.
Integrated Aspect.
Corporate Governance Structure.
Corporate Governance Principles.
Corporate Governance Functions.
Corporate Governance Mechanisms.
Sources of Corporate Governance.
Corporate Laws.
The Federal Securities Laws.
Listing Standards.
Best Practices.
Corporate Governance Reforms.
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.
Corporate Governance Rating.
Corporate Governance Reporting.
Global Convergence in Corporate Governance.
Differences between U.S. and European Models of Corporate Governance.
Summary.
Key Terms.
Review Questions.
Discussion Questions.
Notes.
Chapter 3. Introduction to Business Ethics.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
Ethical Theories.
Ethics in the Workplace.
Business Ethics.
Corpora
te Culture.
Incentives.
Opportunity.
Choices.
Triangle of Business Ethics.
Ethics Sensitivity.
Ethics Incentives.
Ethical Behavior.
SEC Rules on Corporate Code of Ethics.
Listing Standards.
Ethics Teaching in Business Schools.
Ethics in Institutions of Higher Education.
Professional Ethics.
Reporting Business Ethics and Conduct.
Financial Reporting Integrity.
Organizational Drivers of Integrity in Reporting.
Summary.
Key Terms.
Review Questions.
Discussion Questions.
Notes.
Part Two Roles and Responsibilities of Corporate Governance Participants.
Chapter 4. Board of Directors′ Roles and Responsibilities.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
Role of the Board of Directors.
Fiduciary Duties of the Board of Directors.
Duty of Due Care.
Duty of Loyalty.
Duty of Good Faith.
Duty to Promote Success.
Duty to Exercise Diligence, Independent Judgment, and Skill.
Duty to Avoid Conflicts of Interest.
Fiduciary Duties and Business Judgment Rules.
Board Committees.
Audit Committee.
Compensation Committee.
Governance Committee.
Nominating Committee.
Disclosure Committees.
Special Committee.
Board Models.
One–Tier Board Model.
Two–Tier Board Model.
Modern Board Model.
Board Characteristics.
Board Leadership.
CEO Duality.
Lead Director.
Board Composition.
Board Authority.
Responsibilities.
Resources.
Board Independence.
Director Compensation.
Board Selection.
Director Education and Evaluation.
Board Accountability.
Effective Corporate Boards.
Director Liability.
Summary.
Key Terms.
Review Questions.
Discussion Questions.
Notes.
Chapter 5. Board Committee Roles and Responsibilities.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
Relevance of Board Committees.
Audit Committee.
Definition of the Audit Committee.
Audit Committee Relationships with Other
Corporate Governance Participants.
Historical Perspectives on Audit Committees.
Audit Committee Principles.
Audit Committee Composition.
Audit Committee Size.
Audit Committee Independence.
Member Qualifications.
Audit Committee Authority/Resources.
Audit Committee Responsibility.
Audit Committee Meetings.
Audit Committee Agenda.
Audit Committee Reporting.
Legal Liability of Audit Committees.
Evaluation of Audit Committee Effectiveness.
Audit Committee Evaluation of External Auditors.
Compensation Committee.
Structure.
Responsibilities.
Proxy Statement Disclosure.
Compensation Committee Responsibilities.
Corporate Governance Committee.
Responsibilities of the Corporate Governance Committee.
Corporate Governance Reporting/Disclosures.
Nominating Committee.
Responsibilities of the Nominating Committee.
Selection, Nomination, and Election of New Directors.
Election of Directors.
Reelection of Incumbent Directors.
Succession Planning Process.
Nominating Committee Disclosures.
Other Board Standing Committees.
Summary.
Key Terms.
Review Questions.
Discussion Questions.
Notes.
Chapter 6. Roles and Responsibilities of Management.
Introduction.
Primary Objectives.
Management Responsibilities.
Operating Process.
Financial Reporting Process.
Compliance Process.
Corporate Officers.
Chief Executive Officer.
Chief Financial Officer.
Corporate Development Officer.
Chief Risk Officer.
Chief Internal Control Officer.
Executive Compensation.
Components of Executive Compensation.
Executive Compensation Disclosure.
Financial Reporting Requirements.
Small Reporting Companies.
Financial Reporting Challenges.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements Disclosures.
Aggregate Contractual Commitments.
Disclosure of Critical Accounting Policies.
Initial Adoption of Accounting Policies.
Disclosure of Changes in Existing Acc
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