Description
From the 'father of corporate governance' comes the new edition of this bestselling text, designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the frameworks that govern organizations. It offers comprehensive coverage of key principles combined with a strong practical focus through a clear three-part structure. This fourth edition provides a new focus for understanding corporate governance that goes far beyond the regulations, rules, and voluntary codes: it has a new emphasis throughout on culture. For the first time, a distinction is drawn between Western and Eastern perceptions of corporate governance, and new cases from China (including Huawei) further support this new approach. The book is supported by an extensive range of online resources: For students: Additional information on cases Suggested further reading and research tips Corporate Governance Blog Web links Corporate Governance codes around the world Answers to self-test questions For lecturers: PowerPoint slides Additional case studies Group exercises Teaching notes for the case studies in the book Teaching notes for the projects in the book
About the Author
After qualifying as a chartered accountant, Bob Tricker served as an officer in the Royal Navy, then for eight years was financial controller of the British subsidiary of a US corporation. He studied at Harvard and Oxford universities, was a Research Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Centre for Management Studies. His research led to the first book with the title 'Corporate Governance'. He was the founder-editor of the research journal Corporate Governance: An International Review. After 18 years in Oxford, he spent 14 years as Professor of Finance at the University of Hong Kong.
Reviews
This is a great textbook that delves into the hot topic of corporate governance, the coverage has depth and substance, and it is an invaluable resource. * Eric Ogilvie-Brown, Robert Gordon University *
I am impressed with this textbook. It covers the right things and does so well and accessibly to students. * Dr Ian Birchmore, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198809869
Author Bob Tricker
Format Paperback
Page Count 568
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 942g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 189mm * 27mm
About the Author
After qualifying as a chartered accountant, Bob Tricker served as an officer in the Royal Navy, then for eight years was financial controller of the British subsidiary of a US corporation. He studied at Harvard and Oxford universities, was a Research Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Centre for Management Studies. His research led to the first book with the title 'Corporate Governance'. He was the founder-editor of the research journal Corporate Governance: An International Review. After 18 years in Oxford, he spent 14 years as Professor of Finance at the University of Hong Kong.
Reviews
This is a great textbook that delves into the hot topic of corporate governance, the coverage has depth and substance, and it is an invaluable resource. * Eric Ogilvie-Brown, Robert Gordon University *
I am impressed with this textbook. It covers the right things and does so well and accessibly to students. * Dr Ian Birchmore, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198809869
Author Bob Tricker
Format Paperback
Page Count 568
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 942g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 189mm * 27mm
