The Handbook of Board Governance
A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members
By John Wiley & Sons | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments
In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more.
This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including:
- Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings
- New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime
An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.
Editions of The Handbook of Board Governance
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781119909279
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119909293
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119909286
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Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments
In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more.
This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including:
- Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings
- New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime
An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Handbook of Board Governance about?
Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments
In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more.
This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including:
- Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings
- New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime
An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Handbook of Board Governance?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Corporate governance: role and responsibilities of boards and directors
Where can I read a sample of The Handbook of Board Governance?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119909279
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Handbook of Board Governance?
John Wiley & Sons
Who is the Publisher of the book The Handbook of Board Governance?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Handbook of Board Governance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781119909279) and ebook(ISBN 9781119909293) and ebook(ISBN 9781119909286)
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