Corporate Governance (Executive MBA Series)
A one-volume, MBA-level course on selecting--and operating as--an effective board of directorsAccounting "irregularities," lavish payouts to underperforming executives, and other shell-game tactics have led to legitimate questions on the roles and powers of today's director.Corporate Governanceexamines this volatile situation from its legal, ethical, and operational perspectives and provides useful insights for board members, managers, investors, and others on how directors can help or hurt a corporation.Corporate decision makers, active or aspiring board members, and anyone seeking a more thorough understanding of the governance process can look toCorporate Governancefor frontline details on:Legal and ethical obligations of directorsThe board's role in strategy formulationEarly warning signs of a board in troubleA high-quality, diverse board of directors is critical to a corporation's success. LetCorporate Governanceprovide you with a clear-eyed view of the governance process and arm you with proven guidelines for improving the performance of boards of directors as well as the individuals who compose those boards.Look toThe McGraw-Hill Executive MBA Seriesfor straight-talking, technique-filled books, written by frontline executive education professors and modeled after the programs of top business schools. Other titles in the series include:Corporate StrategyEntrepreneurial ManagementFinance & Accounting for Nonfinancial ManagersManagerial LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsSales ManagementStrategic Marketing Management