Purpose – Seeks to summarize the findings of research undertaken by the Shell Group to better understand the business relevance, parameters, status and tools and approaches to manage social performance. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on four detailed case studies that...

Purpose – This paper proposes mainly that boards of directors (BOD) are teams that share characteristics with many other kinds of teams. As a consequence, some of the factors that lead to board effectiveness are the same factors that lead to team effectiveness in general. By integrating the...

Purpose – This study seeks to assess how the adoption of corporate governance structures affects the performance of SMEs (small to medium‐sized enterprises) in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – Regression analysis is used to estimate the relationship between corporate governance and...

Purpose – Past literature on board research has centred on board structure and firm performance. Since empirical studies do not reveal a conclusive relationship between the two, attention has shifted towards board role performance. This paper aims to investigate this issue....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine whether in Ghana, corporate governance, outreach to clients, reduced dependence on subsidies and use of modern technology (together called corporate governance plus) are associated with the performance of rural and community banks (RCBs),...

Purpose – This submission aims to set out a new conception of value creation. In examining the impact of the downturn on notions of business success, and contemplating potential scenarios for new measures of corporate value, it is proposed to examine the implications for business in adapting...

This paper discusses common problems evident in many governance reviews with particular emphasis on the measurement problems often evident in such undertakings. The paper is written from the perspective of a consultant who has had the opportunity to assess the governance practices of numerous...

Purpose – To further the dialogue on corporate strategy and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Specifically, to describe four options with respect to CSR strategies and to offer points of consideration for moving home country CSR strategies to host countries. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss the role that law plays for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in substance, action and reporting, including whether CSR functions as informal law. Design/methodology/approach – The theoretical point of departure is based in legal...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to explore the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of responsible competitiveness, where responsible business practices become a driver of national and regional competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on...