Part I: Corporate Governance and Firm Performance -- Part II: Corporate Governance and Firm Behaviour -- Part III: Corporate Governance Pracices in Emerging Markets -- Part IV: Corporate Governance: Laws, Reforms and Practical Issues -- Part V: Corporate Governance Matters: Lessons from...

Part I: Corporate Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance -- Part II: Issues in Executive Compensation -- Part III: Boards of Directors: Roles, duties, and Responsibilities -- Part IV: New Trends in Corporate Governance: Towards a More Effective and Sustainable Governance

In 2011, Italy introduced gender quotas for boards of directors of companies listed on its stock market. Comparing before and after the reform within firms, we find that quotas are associated with a higher share of female board directors, higher levels of education of board members, and a lower...

This volume critically analyzes the convergence of technology, business practices, public policies, political ideologies, and societal values for improving business performance at the global-local paradigm. It also enriches knowledge on contemporary business strategies against conventional...

Stärken und Schwächen von Unternehmerfamilien -- Klassische Konflikte: Vater und Sohn/Tochter, Geschwisterrivalitäten -- Bestandsaufnahme: Werte-, Ziele-, Rollenverständnis.- Richtungsentscheidungen: Loyalitäts- und Exit-Lösungen -- Familiencharta und Familientag -- Stabilität im...

Stärken und Schwächen von Unternehmerfamilien -- Klassische Konflikte: Vater und Sohn/Tochter, Geschwisterrivalitäten -- Bestandsaufnahme: Werte-, Ziele-, Rollenverständnis.- Richtungsentscheidungen: Loyalitäts- und Exit-Lösungen -- Familiencharta und Familientag -- Stabilität im...

List of contributors Acknowledgement Aspects, determinants and outcomes of Corporate Social Action; Ronny Manos, Israel Drori PART I: REVIEW OF CSA AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE 1. Corporate social responsibility and financial performance; Dennis J. Aigner 2. Corporate social action in developing...