Corporate Governance

"This is a timely book on the elements of corporate governance. The case studies, comparative and Indian, illustrate the challenges of building effective governance in private  businesses and  the costs of getting it wrong. It will be useful also in understanding the governance needs of public enterprises."

-RFI Smith, Melbourne, Australia

"Corporations will now play a critical role in ensuring global flourishing. Corporate boards need to lead businesses in a way that protects people, planet and profit. This book provides an excellent backdrop on how corporate governance can be re-imagined and re-enacted for a just and equitable society. A must read for scholars, practitioners and policy makers."

-Subhasis Ray, Professor, Xavier Institute of Management, India

The book provides an in-depth understanding of Corporate Governance (CG) and its constituents. It includes new and contemporary topics such as CG in family controlledbusinesses, governance of multinational corporations, related party transactions and impact investing.

A blend of theory and practice makes the book ideal for both students and practitioners. From Maxwell to Tata Sons, cases, old and new from both the western and eastern hemisphere facilitates readers understanding of CG issues. The book brings together governance frameworks of different countries in one place. For instance, when 'appointment of auditors' is discussed the UK code, US laws, EU Audit legislation 2016 and Indian rules are covered.  It includes latest and novel regulations such as CSR in India.

Dr  Shital Jhunjhunwala  is a Professor at Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India. She has 25 years of industry and academic experience. She has been training corporate directors and senior executives for more than a decade. She is founder editor of the Indian Journal of Corporate Governance. An eminent researcher Jhunjhunwala has several publications to her credit . She has co-authored  Diversity and the Effective Corporate Board.