This compact and concise book, now in its second edition, includes a chapter on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. It provides a conceptual, analytical and evaluative study of the principles, codes, systems and practices of corporate governance prevalent in industrially developed countries, as well as the developing nations of the world. It contains sample study analyses of six Indian industries. The book also includes "codes of best practices" on corporate governance recommended by the author.
Primarily intended for students of commerce, law and management, the book can be used by researchers, professionals, regulatory authorities and policy makers all over the world.
Key features:
Provides a comprehensive account of all codes/recommendations of the important international and national committees on corporate governance.
Provides a detailed description of the current corporate governance principles, systems, standards and practices followed by the USA, UK, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and India.
Explains the standards and practices of corporate governance adopted by the six globally renowned Indian industries to assess Indian standards and practices as compared to the international benchmark.
Gives a road map for all companies to achieve international standards of corporate governance.
Contains a glossary of terms to explain the core concepts.
