Description The second edition of A. C. Fernando's bestselling Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices sheds light on recent corporate problems using a flexible modularformat, through a detailed explanation of the corporate governancemechanism and the various incentives within today's governancesystem, while offering potential solutions in context. With anemphasis on connecting corporate governance to practicalmanagement, the book provides cutting-edge material comprising newand unique study tools and fresh, thought-provoking content. An integrated flow between chapters, which allows students to clearly see how topics relate to each other from the start Offers readers a comprehensive coverage of corporate governance practices This revision presents new examples and new pedagogical features, adding more value and depth to the text's effective, consistent framework Case studies featuring top companies firmly place the discussion in the modern world of business Clear chapter outlines, keywords, discussion questions and extensive referencing enable readers to access their learning Abbreviations Foreword Preface to the Second Edition Preface About the Author PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Corporate Governance: An Overview The Theory and Practice of Corporate Governance Landmarks in the Emergence of Corporate Governance PART TWO: AGENTS AND INSTITUTIONS IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Rights and Privileges of Shareholders Investors' Problems and Protection Corporate Governance and Other Stakeholders Board of Directors: A Powerful Instrument in Corporate Governance Role, Duties and Responsibilities of Auditors Banks and Corporate Governance PART THREE: FACILITATORS, ROLE PLAYERS AND REGULATORS Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Concerns and Corporations The Role of the Media in Ensuring Corporate Governance Monopoly, Competition and Corporate Governance The Role of Public Policies in Governing