Classic Cases of Corporate Governance

Author: Su Qi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book analyzes and studies the governance structures of 11 well-known enterprises, including Nokia, General Electric, British Telecom, Deutsche Bank, Nike, Ford, Chevron Texaco, Sony, Peugeot, Starbucks, and Sinopec. The industries, regions, and ownership forms covered in this book are very comprehensive, allowing readers to gain a relatively thorough understanding of corporate governance systems in major countries in a short time. Additionally, it effectively clarifies that while pursuing profit maximization, companies also need to balance their social responsibilities. This book carefully selects 11 world-renowned companies, including Nokia, General Electric, British Telecom, Deutsche Bank, Nike, Ford, Chevron Texaco, Sony, Peugeot, Starbucks, and Sinopec. They represent different nationalities, industries, and corporate governance models. Each company has its own development history and characteristics, making each one an independent corporate governance case, yet they all converge in the end. The book reveals the basic outline and development trends of contemporary corporate governance systems from perspectives such as company history, board structure, compensation mechanisms, stakeholders, and corporate social responsibility. It reflects the similarities and differences of different governance models, as well as the interrelationships between operational performance, corporate social responsibility, and governance structures.