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Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance

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Authors

Jean Jacques du Plessis
, Deakin University, Victoria,
Anil Hargovan
, University of New South Wales,
Jason Harris
, University of Technology Sydney UTS
Published 2018

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Now in its fourth edition, Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance offers comprehensive coverage of the key topics and emerging themes in private sector corporate governance. It explains both the principles of corporate governance systems and their real-world application in an authoritative and engaging manner. This fully revised and updated text has four parts: basic concepts, board structures and company officers; corporate governance in Australia; corporate governance in international and global contexts; and shareholder activism and business ethics. The coverage of…

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  • Suitable for both business and law students studying corporate governance
  • Explains both the principles of corporate governance systems and their real-world application
  • New country sections for India and New Zealand and a new chapter on 'Business Ethics and Corporate Governance' provide greater focus on ethics, corporate social responsibility and business in society

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