We examine the effects of fraud committed by mutual fund managers taking into account the dual responsibilities managers have for their employer firm and investors. Performance increases in the immediate aftermath of a scandal being reported, followed by a significant drop suggesting fund...

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 How Much Has Corporate Governance Achieved So Far? What Benefits Can Be Demonstrated? -- Chapter 2 The Global Pattern of Corporate Governance. Different Approaches...

ch. 1. How much has corporate governance achieved so far? What benefits can be demonstrated -- ch. 2. The global pattern of corporate governance. Different approaches and cultures; winners and losers -- ch. 3. What drives corporate governance? What resists it, and why? -- ch. 4. How can human...

Purpose – This paper critically reviews the role and function of the corporate board and finds that boards of directors that have a leadership role in corporate strategic planning go beyond merely caring for shareholder interests and take a proactive role in the success of the business. They...