Protection money

Article Abstract:

Companies may have major stockholders, and this especially applies to smaller companies, so governments may introduce measures to control abuse of power by major stockholders. Stockholders with a controlling interest are able to select managers and pay them large salaries. Investors may control more votes than the stocks that they own in a company, and this can create particular problems for minority stockholders. There is a need for local content in assessing corporate governance rules.

Management Theory & Techniques, Economic aspects, Management, Investor relations

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In search of better boardrooms

Article Abstract:

The British committee headed by Adrian Cadbury formed to investigate problems with corporate governance has released a report outlining several recommended reforms. The committee's proposals on auditing and financial disclosure are laudable, but further reforms are required to protect shareholders.

Stockholders

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Mutiny on the board

Article Abstract:

The effort to reform corporate boardrooms, led by institutional investors, has led to a push to separate the duties of the CEO and board chairman. Larger corporations are best managed when an outside director serves as chairman of the board.

Analysis, Chief executive officers

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