This book features a representative collection of perspectives on how corporate governance is being aligned with the social responsibility of an organization and the accountability of its management, both in large corporations and medium sized businesses.

This book brings together a representative collection of perspectives on the way how corporate governance is being aligned with the social responsibility of an organization and the accountability of its management both in large corporations and in medium sized businesses. Examples are given from various industries and branches as well as from different countries and regions across the globe. All examples are commented and explained in detail. Written by a group of selected academic teachers this book is suitable for adoption as a resource for a case driven approach to teaching "Corporate Governance" courses at an upper undergraduate or graduate level.

Provides a wealth of examples for the practice of corporate governance in different industries and countries across the globe Provides information on corporate governance codes from twelve countries around the world Aligns corporate governance with business ethics Comments on the difference of practices in specific industries and regions

Autorentext

Dr. Samuel O. Idowu is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan Business School. He is editor-in-chief of the "Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility" and co-editor of the book series "CSR, Sustainability and Governance".

Dr. Kiymet Tunca Caliyurt is a Professor at Trakya University in Edirne, Turkey. She is President of two international research networks.

Klappentext
This book brings together a representative collection of perspectives on the way how corporate governance is being aligned with the social responsibility of an organization and the accountability of its management both in large corporations and in medium sized businesses. Examples are given from various industries and branches as well as from different countries and regions across the globe. All examples are commented and explained in detail. Written by a group of selected academic teachers this book is suitable for adoption as a resource for a case driven approach to teaching "Corporate Governance" courses at an upper undergraduate or graduate level.

Inhalt
Part I: Corporate Governance in Europe.- Part II: Corporate governance in Africa.- Part III: Corporate Governance in Asia.- Part IV: Final Words.