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The economic downturn and financial scandals in major corporations have sparked interest in corporate governance in Asia. Transparency and accountability to shareholders and the market are emphasized. While similar to global issues, there are differences in how Asian corporations address governance and the political and legal frameworks they operate under. The book examines examples of both good and bad governance to determine if the Asian approach is unique. It is a valuable resource for business and finance students and executives interested in Asian business and corporate governance.
The impact of the economic downturn and the increase in financial scandals emerging from major corporations has generated a growing interest in governance issues and has emphasized the need for companies to be transparent in their dealings with shareholders and the markets. Although the issues in Asia are fundamentally similar to those in the rest of the world, there are some crucial differences in the way in which Asian corporations acknowledge and confront these issues and in the political and legal frameworks under which they operate. Using examples of good and bad governance, Roche analyzes if the Asian approach to governance issues is unique. Business and finance students, as well as executives with an interest in Asian business or corporate governance will find this an authoritative and insightful guide to this complex and important topic.
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