Corporate Governance: Theory And Practice

About the book: corporate governance: theory and practice this book presents the concepts and an overview of theories, models, codes, and practices of corporate governance - a subject which is evolving constantly. The book is written to serve the needs of graduate and post-graduate students of corporate governance. Researchers, professionals, corporate directors and executives, regulatory agencies and policy-makers will find it equally useful as a source of authentic and research-based information on important issues concerning corporate governance in india. Distinctive features theory supported by illustrations and case studies. Corporate governance practices in india presented in the international perspective. Covers all major corporate collapses including issues of corporate governance underneath the scams. Presents in simple and lucid language codes of corporate governance in the usa, uk, australia, germany, south africa, malaysia, south korea, india and the oecd principles of corporate governance. Discusses important emerging issues such as the role and liability of independent directors, insider trading, corporate frauds, corporate governance in unlisted, smes and family concerns, and shareholders activism. Contains important policy recommendations. About the author: anil kumar anil kumar, ph. D. , is associate professor at shri ram college of commerce (srcc), university of delhi. An alumnus of srcc, he did his post graduation in commerce from delhi school of economics, delhi university. He has been awarded ph. D. Degree by the university of delhi for his thesis on 'performance effects of corporate governance code'.