Best Practice in Corporate Governance

An earlier book, A Strategic Approach to Corporate Governance (Gower, 1999), examined corporate governance from a philosophical and 'big picture' standpoint. This book digs deeper and explores the operational issues around corporate governance, giving examples of good practice. It is a 'how to' book, which focuses on processes and practical issues, making the case for corporate governance in terms of measurable business benefits and competitive advantage.The author explores a number of key themes:How corporate governance has expanded in scope and importance worldwideHow to engage with the wider range of stakeholders whose support is essential for success in a competitive worldHow to distribute power to those who need to use it to perform effectively at all levels in the organisationHow to encourage the behaviours needed to effect good governanceHow to embed best practice in the daily routine of the organisationHow to adapt best practice to meet the needs of different organisationsHow effective corporate governance can build sustainable business successHow corporate governance may evolve to meet the needs of the futureCorporate governance should address the needs of people seeking to cooperate effectively in a shared endeavour. It should be adopted, not imposed and Adrian Davies provides an eloquent and authoritative guide to this process.