Objectives

Apply theory to application, demonstrating an understanding of the theoretical knowledge base of Corporate Governance. Analyze how individual and group behaviors act as building blocks to Corporate Governance Research and analyze aspects of organizational behavior Analyze team behavior and its effect on productivity Communicate and interact with team members
OUTLINE
Section I
The Corporate Governance Problem Introduction The conflict between managers and shareholders Agency Theory: The implications of the conflict The Principal – Principal Conflict
Section 2 The Impact of Ownership Structure Ownership and agency theory Institutional ownership Inside Ownership Family Ownership Pyramidal Ownership and Business Groups Enlarging the Stakeholder Perspective
Section 3 Resolving the Agency ProblemBoard of directors Executive Compensation
Section 4 Corporate Governance – Broader Issues
Additional Influences on Corporate Governance Convergence & divergence – Issues in Corporate Governance

Recommended Text Books

Corporate Governance 2nd edition, Christine A. Mallin, oxford University Press

Corporate Governance and Chairmanship a personal view by Adrian Cadbury by Oxford University Press