The Independent Director: Handbook and Guide to Corporate Governance - Hardcover

Houston, Bill; Lewis, Nigel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750606592 ISBN 13: 9780750606592

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992

Synopsis

It is now generally accepted that excellence in corporate governance depends critically on the contribution of independent or nonexecutive directors. They alone among the directors can provide an entirely non-partisan view of a company's affairs.
Independent directors play an essential role in creating corporate strategy and monitoring executive performance. Those outside the company are increasingly looking to them for improved corporate governance, particularly in the wake of major failures such as Polly Peck, BCCI and the Maxwell companies.
This book is a timely response to the increasing interest in this field. It is designed both for aspiring independent directors, and for others interested in the subject such as executive directors and chairmen who will work with the independent directors in the board room. Also useful for investors, bankers, professional advisers and journalists.
Houston and Lewis provide a general overview of the subject; practical guidance and information of direct application and use; and expert views from a wide range of leading practitioners and authorities on the nature and best use of the independent director.

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0750606592
• ISBN 13: 9780750606592
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 261