With 163 authoritative entries providing definitive explanations and critiques of the fundamental principles and practices of corporate governance, this timely Encyclopedia is a comprehensive overview of the economic, political, social, legal and environmental impacts of corporations across the globe.
Bringing together almost 100 leading experts, the Encyclopedia addresses the meaning and purpose of corporate governance and how this term has evolved over time. Philosophical perspectives on corporate governance, as well as its origins and history are laid out, alongside critical theories and methodologies on governance. The Encyclopedia then examines different aspects of governance related to governance regimes, neoliberalism, finance, accounting and corporate reporting, law and regulation, strategy and forms of governance. Board processes and performance, leadership in the boardroom, board directors and board diversity are explained. Focus is drawn to emerging societal problems and crises related to corporate governance and how these have been addressed by different institutions, such as digital era governance, corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability and regeneration of the natural world.
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Governance is an essential reference source for academics, researchers and students of business and management, economics and finance and environmental studies. Professionals and policymakers working in the sectors of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, management and sustainability and strategic management will also find this to be an indispensable reference work.
Key Features:
- 163 distinct entries structured by theme
- Combines empirical findings with real-world examples
- Adopts a comparative global analysis from leading academics
- Accessible explanations of fundamental concepts and principles
Industry Reviews
'This Encyclopedia of Corporate Governance is an authoritative and comprehensive reference resource for corporate governance scholars around the world. With 163 entries provided by scholars from various disciplines, the text presents a balanced and convincing assessment of both the origins and consequences of agency problems, and how governance mechanisms can address them. In addition, the text includes various philosophical perspectives on corporate governance, highlights the importance of investigating corporate governance problems at various levels of analysis, and provides an overview of governance topics from the past to the current times. As a result, this is an excellent guide for students and researchers.' -- Alessandro Zattoni, President of the European Academy of Management (EURAM), Luiss University, Italy
'This is a comprehensive and compelling encyclopedic analysis of the elements of corporate governance. The work critically considers the origins of corporate governance in early philosophical approaches. The analysis progresses through different theoretical approaches and continues on to examine the critical contemporary issues of governance. Deploying the insights of a wide array of governance scholars the work presents a convincing portrayal of the complex problems of governance and provides guidance towards pathways for a more sustainable future.' -- Ruth Aguilera, Northeastern University, US
