This paper is the first chapter of a book published by Sage Publications examining the principles considered in contesting theories of the field, and then the issues facing boards of directors in dealing with matters within the board, between boards and owners, between different types of owners,...

How does a board of directors decide what is right? The contest over this question is frequently framed as a debate between shareholder value and stakeholder rights, between a utilitarian view of the ethics of corporate governance and a deontological one. This paper uses a case study with...

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here Offering a fresh look at the commonly accepted view of what constitutes good governance, Donald Nordberg explores the contexts of board decisions and draws upon his academic research and years of business and financial journalism in...