Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to corporate governance -- International corporate governance -- Board of directors : duties and liability -- Board of directors : selection, compensation, and -- Removal -- Board of directors : structure and consequences -- Organizational strategy, business models, and risk -- Management -- Labor market for executives and CEO succession -- Planning -- Executive compensation and incentives -- Executive equity ownership -- Financial reporting and external audit -- The market for corporate control -- Institutional shareholders and activist investors -- Corporate governance ratings -- Summary and conclusions.