Contents: Introduction -- 1. "when in Rome, do as the Romans do"? A call for more context sensitive research on boards of directors / Jonas Gabrielsson, Wafa Khlif and Sibel Yamak -- Part I: The inside -- Board behaviour and performance -- 2. Board informal hierarchy and board performance /...

Prior studies show that agency conflicts are important in explaining corporate financial policies and that the board of directors is central to corporate governance. In this study, we examine the role of this governing body in the accumulation of cash reserves. Using a sample of 597 French...

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

"Boards of directors and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been the subject of much study and debate in corporate governance circles over the two last decades. With issues ranging from poor corporate reporting to excessive executive compensation often splashed in the headlines, the role...