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Corporate governance is a fascinating subject which encompasses a number
of diverse areas of study including management, finance and accounting as
well as having implications for legal and political processes. This book
intends to provide insights into current issues in corporate governance by
examining the links between corporate governance theory, regulation and
practice. The case studies contained in the book examine the circumstances
of companies where corporate governance is seen to be an issue.
An important feature of the book is the nine selected cases, some of
which have been important in influencing codes and regulations of corporate
behaviour in both the UK and the USA. The cases are designed to
reinforce the reader’s understanding of the conditions under which corporate
governance can break down and what is involved in trying to define
‘good’ corporate governance.
In corporate governance there are not always ‘right’ and ‘wrong’
answers. Because of the nature of the topic there is never likely to be complete
consensus on which system of governance is ideal under all possible
circumstances and this aspect makes it an intriguing area for study. It is
hoped that Cases in Corporate Governance will stimulate interest in the
subject and encourage discussion of the various issues identified in the case studies.
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