Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance - Softcover

Du Plessis, Jean; McConvill, James; Bagaric, Mirko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521617839 ISBN 13: 9780521617833

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance aims at providing a concise presentation of key topics and emerging themes in corporate governance. The text provides both law and business students, as well as practitioners of law and management, with an easy-to-follow explanation and analysis of key corporate governance principles. The book consists of five different parts: Part One introduces the reader to the meaning of the concept 'corporate governance'; Part Two focuses on corporate governance in Australia; Part Three discusses board and committee structures and risk management policies; auditors and audits; and an overview of directors' duties and liabilities; Part Four adds an international perspective to corporate governance (US, UK, Germany); Part Five deals with some policy issues and possible future developments and possible corporate governance trends.

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Review:

' ... in terms of its coverage and research of the subject and the wealth of practical detail, particularly in respect of Australia, this book has no competitor, and is a welcome and timely resource.' HeinOnline

Book Description:

Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance aims at providing a concise presentation of key topics and emerging themes in corporate governance. The text provides both law and business students, as well as practitioners of law and management, with an easy-to-follow explanation and analysis of key corporate governance principles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521617839
• ISBN 13: 9780521617833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416