Corporate Governance

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 directors The board's role in strategy formulation Early warning signs of a board in troubleA high-quality, diverse board of directors is critical to a corporation's success. Let Corporate Governance provide 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 Strategy Entrepreneurial Management Finance & Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers Managerial Leadership Mergers & Acquisitions Sales Management Strategic Marketing ManagementColley, John L. is the author of 'Corporate Governance ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071464000 and ISBN 007146400X.