Zabihollah Rezaee

Corporate Governance and Ethics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is the first to present a comprehensive framework of the theory and practice of corporate governance and business ethics by focusing on the four cornerstones promoted by the AACSB. Readers will quickly gain an understanding of the main themes, perspectives, frameworks, concepts, and issues pertaining to corporate governance and business ethics from historical, global, institutional, commercial, best practices, and regulatory perspectives. Additionally, there is also complete coverage of all oversight functions of corporate governance.

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"The time has come for business schools--supported by AACSB International--to renew and revitalize their commitment to the centrality of ethical responsibility at both the individual and corporate levels in preparing business leaders for the twenty-first century."--Ethics Education Task Force of the AACSBThe first comprehensive guide to a critical aspect of business today.In today's global business environment, no business education is complete without a thorough understanding of--and commitment to--corporate governance and ethical conduct. This comprehensive primer will help you gain insight into the main themes, concepts, and issues relating to corporate governance and business ethics from historical, global, institutional, commercial, best practices, and regulatory perspectives.With this book, you'll gain insight into the responsibility of business in society; ethical decision making and how to practice it; how to be an ethical leader; and how to practice corporate governance. The three sections of the book inform you about: The free market system and business The importance of financial information to investors and the capital markets, and the emergence of corporate governance and business ethics practice and education. The roles and responsibilities of participants in the oversight, managerial, compliance, auditing, advisory, and monitoring functions of corporate governance. Emerging trends in corporate governance and business ethics educationEffective corporate governance assists management in better running its organization; promotes vigilant oversight by the board of directors; encourages shareholders to take an active role in monitoring their organizations; aids gatekeepers in fulfilling their professional duties; and improves public trust in the organization's affairs and performance.Covering all the oversight functions of corporate governance as well as state and federal laws, listing standards, and best practices worldwide, this book will prepare you to incorporate good governance and ethical conduct into your business career.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 191mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 630g
• ISBN-13: 9780471738008
• ISBN-10: 047173800X
• Artikelnr.: 23265121

Autorenporträt

Zabihollah Rezaee is the Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence and Professor of Accountancy at the University of Memphis. He holds CPA, CFE, CMA, CIA, and CGFM certifications. He is the author of Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection and has published more than 135 articles in a variety of accounting and business journals.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Private Enterprise and Public Trust Chapter 1: The Free Market
System and Business Chapter 2: Corporate Governance Chapter 3: Introduction
to Business Ethics Part II: Corporate Governance Functions Chapter 4: Board
of Directors' Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 5: Board Committees Roles
and Responsibilities Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibilities of Management
Chapter 7: Roles and Responsibilities of Regulatory Bodies and Standard
Setters Chapter 8: Internal Auditors' Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 9:
External Auditors' Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 10: Stakeholders'
Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 11: Roles and Responsibilities of Other
Corporate Governance Participants Part III: Contemporary Issues in Business
Ethics and Corporate Governance Chapter 12: Technology and Corporate
Governance Chapter 13: Corporate Governance in Not-for-Profit Organizations
Chapter 14: Corporate Governance in Transition Chapter 15: Corporate
Governance Emerging Issues Note: All chapters begin with Introduction and
Primary Objectives sections and conclude with Terms, Review Questions,
Discussion Questions, True/False, and Multiple Choice

Rezensionen

"This comprehensive overview covers the theoretical and practical aspects of corporate governance and ethics." Ethical Corporation Magazine June 2008